Solar Eclipse Goniopora
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Color Form: Striking Black Tentacles with Bright Yellow 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 Solar Eclipse Goniopora is a show-stopping coral that captures the eye with its dramatic black tentacles and luminous yellow tips, resembling the ethereal beauty of a solar phenomenon. Its dynamic movement and bold coloration make it an unforgettable centerpiece in any reef aquarium.
This species hails from nutrient-rich lagoons and shallow reef slopes, thriving in environments that mimic its natural conditions. Known for its mesmerizing polyp extension, the Solar Eclipse Goniopora brings energy and vibrancy to your underwater world.
Care & Feeding
The Solar Eclipse Goniopora is photosynthetic but benefits greatly from supplemental feeding. Offering small, meaty foods such as reef-specific pellets, micro-plankton, or powdered coral foods will promote growth and enhance its vivid coloration.
To maintain this coral's health, ensure consistent levels of calcium, magnesium, and iron, which are vital for skeletal development and polyp extension. Low nitrate and phosphate levels are essential to keep its colors bright and prevent algae overgrowth.
Optimal Parameters
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Iron (Fe): Regularly supplemented for Goniopora species
- Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Placement
Position the Solar Eclipse Goniopora in the lower to middle sections of your aquarium, ensuring ample space for its polyps to extend freely. Moderate, indirect water flow will keep the tentacles gently swaying, showcasing their dynamic beauty while preventing tissue damage.
Add a celestial glow to your reef with the Solar Eclipse Goniopora, a coral that brings the drama and elegance of a cosmic event to your aquatic sanctuary.