Minty Cave Of Wonders Goniopora

About this coral

Minty Cave Of Wonders Goniopora is a flowerpot coral (genus Goniopora) known for long, flowing polyps that sway from a hard calcium carbonate skeleton. In an aquarium, it’s a striking display coral that rewards stable, moderate conditions and regular feeding, since goniopora are large-polyp stony corals that can capture food from the water column while also relying on light for their symbiotic algae.

Features:

• Flowing “flowerpot” polyp display for high visual interest
• Group-level goniopora care emphasizes moderate light, gentle/indirect water movement, and stable long-term conditions
• Regular feeding is recommended to support full polyp extension (broadcast/particulate feeding is commonly used)
• Best placed in an area where the polyps can extend without being blasted or shaded too heavily
• Because goniopora can be sensitive to rapid changes, introduce and acclimate carefully within a mature reef system
• General guidance: consistent water chemistry helps the coral maintain growth and polyp health

Specifications:

• Coral group: LPS coral (flowerpot coral), genus Goniopora
• Care level (general): Moderately difficult (needs appropriate light, flow, and feeding support) ([queencitycorals.com](https://www.queencitycorals.com/goniopora-coral-care-guide/?utm_source=openai))
• Lighting (general): Moderate light ([coralkin.com](https://coralkin.com/species/goniopora-coral/?utm_source=openai))
• Water flow (general): Gentle to moderate, indirect/random flow ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/rca-mamba-goniopora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Feeding (general): Captures drifting particulate food; regular feeding is recommended ([lakesidereefing.com](https://www.lakesidereefing.com/blogs/news/goniopora-coral-care-guide-the-complete-reefers-handbook?utm_source=openai))
• Temperature: 24–26°C / 75–79°F ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/rca-mamba-goniopora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Salinity: 1.025–1.026 ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/rca-mamba-goniopora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• pH: 8.1–8.4 ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/rca-mamba-goniopora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Alkalinity (dKH): 8.0–9.5 dKH ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/rca-mamba-goniopora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Calcium (ppm): 420–460 ppm ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/rca-mamba-goniopora-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Magnesium (ppm): 1300–1400 ppm ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/rca-mamba-goniopora-coral?utm_source=openai))