Goniopora

Goniopora sp.

Animalia›Cnidaria›Anthozoa›Gonioporidae

📍 Indo-Pacific & Red Sea Reefs

Beautiful coral with long flowing polyps resembling a field of flowers. Historically difficult to keep long-term. Requires stable, high-quality water and moderate flow.

Size2"

Min Tank30g

peaceful

Zoneall

Tank Mates

Ocellaris Clownfish

Peaceful reef fish that won't nip at polyps; compatible with stable reef conditions

good

Cleaner Shrimp

Beneficial for reef health and won't harm coral polyps

excellent

Pistol Shrimp

Peaceful invertebrate that maintains reef ecosystem balance

good

Neon Goby

Small, reef-safe fish that won't disturb coral feeding

good

Lawnmower Blenny

Generally reef-safe but may occasionally nip at polyps if hungry

caution

Common Diseases

Goniopora Recession

Symptoms

Polyps fail to extend, tissue recession from base, gradual coral shrinkage

Treatment

Improve water quality (test parameters), increase feeding frequency, enhance water flow, perform partial water changes; often indicates poor water conditions or inadequate nutrition

Brown Jelly Disease

Symptoms

Brown slime coating polyps, rapid tissue loss, foul odor

Treatment

Isolate coral immediately, perform dips in iodine solution, remove affected tissue with clean tools, improve water quality and reduce bioload

Bleaching

Symptoms

Loss of color, pale or white appearance, weakened polyp extension

Treatment

Reduce light intensity, check water temperature stability, improve water quality, increase feeding; caused by stress from temperature fluctuations or poor conditions