Ultra Yellow Eyes Barbie Goni

About this coral

Ultra Yellow Eyes Barbie Goni is a flowerpot-style LPS coral from the Goniopora (“flowerpot coral”) group, commonly recognized by its hard skeleton and long, flowing polyps that sway in current. In a reef aquarium, it’s chosen for its movement and “daisy-like” polyp display, and it’s best used by aquarists who can provide stable water conditions and regular feeding as a practical part of coral husbandry. Group-level care guidance below is written for Goniopora/flowerpot corals; named color-morph details are not required for this template.

Features:

• Displays long, flowing polyps that add visible movement to the aquarium.
• Moderate light helps support the coral’s photosynthetic symbionts without requiring intense illumination.
• Low-to-moderate, indirect and varied flow is generally recommended for keeping polyps extended.
• Regular feeding with fine particulate coral food (once or twice weekly) is important for Goniopora flowerpot corals.
• Placement in the lower-to-middle reef zone on stable rockwork or a secure sandbed position can help stability.
• As an LPS coral, it benefits from gradual acclimation and consistent conditions rather than frequent changes.

Specifications:

• Coral group: Goniopora (flowerpot coral) — LPS
• Care level (general guidance): Intermediate
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate; approximately 80–150 PAR as a practical starting range
• Water flow (general guidance): Low to moderate; indirect and varied
• Placement (general guidance): Lower to middle reef on stable rockwork or secure sandbed position
• Feeding (general guidance): Fine particulate coral food once or twice weekly
• Temperature: 76–79°F
• Salinity / Specific gravity: 1.025–1.026
• Alkalinity: Approximately 8–9 dKH
• Calcium: Approximately 400–450 ppm
• Magnesium: Approximately 1300–1450 ppm