Indo Cultured Red Goniopora

About this coral

Indo Cultured Red Goniopora is an LPS coral from the genus Goniopora, sold for aquarists who want a Goniopora “flowerpot” look with sweeping, flowing polyps. In a reef aquarium, it’s typically used as a display coral—often kept in a dedicated position where its extended tentacles can move naturally in the water flow. Group-level Goniopora care emphasizes stable water quality, appropriate lighting, and consistent husbandry rather than quick, highly variable changes.

Features:

• Often sold as a flowerpot coral form of Goniopora with prominent, flowing polyps
• General guidance for Goniopora includes stable, well-established reef conditions
• Larger, tentacled polyp extension is commonly supported by appropriate light and moderate, indirect flow
• Does best when placed so it can receive light without being blasted by direct currents
• Because Goniopora are photosynthetic alongside feeding, many keepers support them with suitable reef feeding and good tank nutrition
• Useful as a centerpiece coral where polyp movement can be easily observed

Specifications:

• Scientific name (group): Goniopora sp.
• Care level (general guidance): Moderate to difficult
• Category: LPS coral
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate to high light
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate, indirect / gentle to avoid blasting
• Placement (general guidance): Lower- to mid-aquarium on a stable rock surface with light access and indirect flow
• Diet (general guidance): Photosynthesis-supported; may benefit from small particulate foods in the aquarium
• Temperature: About 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• pH: About 8.1–8.4
• Salinity: About 1.025–1.026 SG
• Alkalinity: About 8–12 dKH
• Calcium: About 400–450 ppm
• Magnesium: About 1250–1350 ppm