đđ§ Seafoam Aura Goniopora
Goniopora sp.
Quick Stats
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Care Level: Moderate
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Temperament: Semi-Aggressive (extended polyps may irritate neighbors)
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Colour Form: Soft Mint Green Polyps with Subtle Blue Undertones
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Water Conditions: 24-27°C, dKH 8-11, pH 8.0-8.4, sg 1.024-1.026
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Family: Poritidae
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Lighting: Moderate to High
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Supplements: Manganese, Iron, Trace Elements, Amino Acids
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Water Flow: Gentle, Random
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Placement: Mid-Level
Overview
The Seafoam Aura Goniopora is like a breeze caught in coral formâits soft mint-green polyps stretch and sway with elegant grace, casting a tranquil, dreamlike presence across the aquascape. A highly sought-after color morph, this Goniopora glows under both daylight and actinic lighting, with its pale greens shifting subtly to icy blues depending on spectrum and intensity.
Whether youâre building a pastel reefscape or looking for a calming focal point among vibrant LPS, this coral delivers texture, motion, and an elevated look thatâs hard to find elsewhere.
Care & Feeding
This Goniopora thrives under moderate to high lighting and gentle, variable flow. Though photosynthetic, it will reward supplemental feeding with stronger extension and growth. Offer microplankton, reef roids, or broadcast powdered coral foods 2â3 times weekly. Consistent dosing of trace elementsâespecially iron and manganeseâhelps maintain healthy polyp structure and coloration.
Stability and flow are key: it doesnât like sudden swings or direct blast from wavemakers.
Optimal Parameters
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Alkalinity (dKH): 8-11
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Calcium (Ca): 420-460 ppm
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Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
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Nitrate (NO3): 2-10 ppm
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Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Placement
Place the Seafoam Aura Goniopora in the mid-zone of your aquascape where it receives open space, gentle cross-flow, and consistent light exposure. Allow ample room for its long polyps to move and avoid placing near aggressive corals or high-flow zones. Once settled, expect full polyp bloom and rhythmic sway.