Fushi Pink Goniopora
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Color Form: Soft Pink Polyps with Subtle Violet Hues at the Tips
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, Trace Elements, Iron, Manganese
Waterflow: Moderate
Placement: Bottom to Middle
Overview
The Fushi Pink Goniopora is a delicate yet stunning coral, graced with soft pink polyps that gradually transition to subtle violet tips. Its ethereal coloration, combined with its elegant polyp extension, creates a calming and graceful atmosphere in your reef aquarium.
Found in the calm, nutrient-rich waters of the Indo-Pacific, the Fushi Pink Goniopora thrives in stable conditions and adds a gentle pop of color to any aquascape. Its soft pastel hues make it a perfect choice for aquarists looking for a tranquil and refined addition to their reef.
Care & Feeding
Although photosynthetic, the Fushi Pink Goniopora will flourish with regular feeding. Providing small, meaty foods like micro-plankton, reef pellets, or finely chopped mysis shrimp can support its growth and enhance its vibrant hues.
To ensure the best possible health for this coral, maintain stable water parameters with consistent calcium, magnesium, and iron levels. Low nitrate and phosphate levels are essential for preserving its delicate colors and avoiding unwanted algae growth.
Optimal Parameters
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Iron (Fe): Regular supplementation recommended for Goniopora species
- Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Placement
Position the Fushi Pink Goniopora in the lower to middle sections of your aquarium, ensuring it has space for its polyps to extend without overcrowding. Moderate water flow will allow its delicate tentacles to move gracefully, adding fluid beauty to your reef while protecting its sensitive tissue.
Bring an air of elegance to your reef with the Fushi Pink Goniopora, a coral that combines soft pastels with gentle movement for an understated yet captivating visual appeal.