Cherry Blossom Goni

About this coral

Cherry Blossom Goni is a live LPS coral commonly traded as a “goni” (flowerpot-type coral), recognized for its long, flowing polyps that sway like tiny flowers. In an aquarium, it’s a centerpiece coral valued for movement and texture, and it pairs well with stable reef setups where light, flow, and water chemistry are kept consistent. Because the exact scientific name and specific morph details for “Cherry Blossom Goni” are not verified here, the care guidance below is provided for flowerpot-type goniopora-style corals as a general group reference.

Features:

• Flowerpot-style appearance with sweeping, extended polyps for a dynamic look
• Generally benefits from moderate lighting to support photosynthesis
• Prefers gentle-to-moderate water flow to keep tissues clear without blasting
• Typically relies on both light and regular feeding of fine particulate foods
• Works best in aquariums with stable water chemistry rather than rapidly changing conditions
• A good choice for reef keepers looking for an LPS with visible polyp movement

Specifications:

• Coral category: LPS coral (flowerpot/goni-type)
• Care level (general guidance): Moderate; benefits from stable, well-maintained reef conditions
• Lighting: Moderate reef lighting (adjust within the typical range used for photosynthetic corals)
• Water flow: Gentle to moderate, enough to prevent detritus buildup
• Placement: Reef rock placement where flow and light are consistent
• Diet: Light for photosynthesis plus occasional feeding of fine planktonic/particulate foods
• Temperature: Tropical reef range (commonly ~72–78°F / 22–26°C)
• pH: Reef-typical range (commonly ~8.1–8.4)
• Salinity: Marine reef range (commonly ~1.020–1.026 specific gravity)
• Alkalinity: Maintain within a stable reef range
• Calcium: Provide reef-appropriate calcium and keep stable
• Magnesium: Provide reef-appropriate magnesium and keep stable