Indo Cultured Minty Goni

About this coral

Indo Cultured Minty Goni is an aquacultured Goniopora, the LPS coral group commonly called flowerpot coral. Like other flowerpot corals, it has long, flowing polyps that sway in the current. These polyps make it an eye-catching focal coral for an established reef aquarium. The care guidance below applies to Goniopora in general and is not specific to this named morph. Goniopora care is now considered much simpler than it once was and is similar to the care of other LPS corals. The best way to support long-term success is to keep tank parameters stable.

Features:

• Flowerpot coral with beautiful flowing polyps that sway gently in suitable water movement.
• Photosynthetic: symbiotic zooxanthellae inside its tissue provide much of its energy.
• Benefits from occasional spot feeding with very fine foods, such as phytoplankton and zooplankton, because its mouths are very small.
• Prefers moderate, indirect light. Introduce stronger lighting gradually to avoid bleaching. Too little light can lead to browning.
• Needs moderate, randomized and indirect flow. Polyps should sway but should never flatten or stay retracted.
• Healthy specimens show vivid coloration. Dull or pale tissue can point to lighting or nutrient problems.

Specifications:

• Coral group: Goniopora (flowerpot coral), LPS
• Origin: Indonesia (Indo cultured), per product name
• Lighting: Moderate, roughly 50–150 PAR (general guidance)
• Water flow: Moderate, randomized, indirect
• Diet: Photosynthetic plus fine phyto- and zooplankton feedings a couple of times weekly
• Temperature: About 78°F
• Salinity: 1.026 specific gravity
• Alkalinity: About 9 dKH
• Calcium: About 450 ppm
• Magnesium: About 1300 ppm