Mint Tips Goni

About this coral

Mint Tips Goni is an LPS “flowerpot”-style coral with long, flowing polyps that extend from a calcium carbonate base to create a dramatic, mint-tipped look in the aquarium. As with other flowerpot/goniopora-type corals, it’s typically kept for its polyp extension and as a centerpiece LPS that benefits from stable reef conditions and appropriate light and water movement. General husbandry below is for the confirmed coral group (goniopora/flowerpot coral) at the group-care level.

Features:

• Long, flowing polyps that extend for a centerpiece display
• Group-level care emphasizes stable water chemistry rather than rapid changes ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/rca-mamba-goniopora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Best results generally come from moderate lighting and gentle, indirect flow that helps prevent detritus from settling around the polyps ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-cotton-candy-goniopora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• A mature, stable tank is commonly recommended to support long-term success for flowerpot/goniopora-type corals ([lakesidereefing.com](https://www.lakesidereefing.com/blogs/news/goniopora-coral-care-guide-the-complete-reefers-handbook?utm_source=openai))
• Regular feeding is often part of group-level care, since these corals rely on both photosynthesis and heterotrophic nutrition ([pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8614412/?utm_source=openai))
• Handle and acclimate carefully; place after acclimation so it can extend and stabilize in its new spot ([aquariumsource.com](https://www.aquariumsource.com/goniopora-coral/?utm_source=openai))

Specifications:

• Coral type: LPS flowerpot/goniopora-type (Mint Tips Goni) ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goniopora?utm_source=openai))
• Care level (group guidance): Moderate ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-cotton-candy-goniopora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Lighting (group guidance): Moderate ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-cotton-candy-goniopora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Water flow (group guidance): Gentle to moderate, indirect ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-cotton-candy-goniopora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Temperature (target range): 24–26°C (75–79°F) ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-cotton-candy-goniopora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Salinity (target range): 1.025–1.026 ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-cotton-candy-goniopora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• pH (target range): 8.0–8.4 ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-cotton-candy-goniopora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Alkalinity (target range): 8.0–9.5 dKH ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-cotton-candy-goniopora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Calcium (target range): 420–460 ppm ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-cotton-candy-goniopora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Magnesium (target range): 1300–1400 ppm ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/tsa-cotton-candy-goniopora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Diet (group guidance): Supports photosynthesis; generally benefits from regular heterotrophic feeding ([pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8614412/?utm_source=openai))