Crimson Flame Goniopora (Goniopora spp.)
Quick Stats
- Care Level: Moderate to Difficult
- Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
- Colour Form: Intense Fiery Red with Flowing, Daisy-Like Polyps
- Water Conditions: 24-26°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
- Family: Poritidae
- Lighting: Moderate
- Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Manganese, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
- Water Flow: Low to Moderate
- Placement: Bottom to Middle
Overview
The Crimson Flame Goniopora is a true showpiece coral, boasting intense, fiery red polyps that sway rhythmically in the current. Its daisy-like tentacles create an enchanting, flowing effect that brings both movement and bold coloration to the reef. Under actinic lighting, its brilliant scarlet hues take on a mesmerizing glow, making it an absolute must-have for collectors seeking a standout piece in their aquarium.
Care & Feeding
Thriving in low to moderate, indirect water flow, the Crimson Flame Goniopora requires careful placement to allow its long, delicate polyps to extend without being stressed. While partially photosynthetic, it greatly benefits from target feedings of phytoplankton, zooplankton, and reef-specific micro foods, which help enhance growth, coloration, and polyp extension.
Maintaining stable levels of calcium, magnesium, iron, and manganese is essential for sustaining its vivid red coloration and ensuring healthy skeletal development.
Optimal Parameters
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Nitrate (NO3): 5-15 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.03-0.08 ppm
- Iron (Fe) & Manganese (Mn): Crucial for polyp health
Placement
For best results, place the Crimson Flame Goniopora in the bottom to middle sections of the tank, where it can receive moderate lighting and gentle, indirect flow. Since it has sweeper tentacles, ensure adequate spacing from neighboring corals to avoid aggression.
With its bold, fiery red hues, hypnotic movement, and rare beauty, the Crimson Flame Goniopora is an irresistible addition that will instantly elevate the vibrancy of any reef aquarium!