- Sku: SYMP-TD3
- Vendor: Squeaky's Aquatics
WYSIWYG Pink Mouth Goniopora Coral (Goniopora sp.)
The Pink Mouth Goniopora is a large-polyp stony (LPS) coral (Goniopora sp.), also called Flower Pot or Daisy Coral. Each long polyp opens into a flower-like ring of short tentacles around a central mouth, and a colony with its polyps fully extended has a soft, swaying, bouquet look. Goniopora is a coral for reef keepers with an established, stable tank rather than a first coral.
Why WYSIWYG Matters on a Goniopora
Goniopora colonies vary a lot from piece to piece in color, polyp length and how fully they cover their base, so the photo on this page is this colony. Two honest caveats come with it. The picture was taken under blue-heavy reef lighting, which pushes the colors toward teal and blue, so under a whiter light expect the tentacles and mouths to look somewhat different. And polyp extension changes day to day, so a freshly moved colony may stay partly closed for a few days while it settles in.
Care Guide
Lighting: moderate. T-5, a strong LED or metal halide fixture all work.
Flow: medium.
Placement: middle to top of the rockwork. Goniopora is aggressive: at night it extends sweeper tentacles well past its base and can sting nearby corals, so give it plenty of open space.
Water parameters: 72 to 78°F, specific gravity 1.023 to 1.025, pH 8.1 to 8.4, alkalinity 8 to 12 dKH. It does best in an established reef with high water quality. Supplement calcium, strontium, iodine, magnesium and trace elements as your tank needs them.
Feeding: photosynthetic, with symbiotic zooxanthellae covering much of its needs. It benefits from regular supplemental feedings of micro-plankton or foods made for filter-feeding invertebrates.
Tankmates: clownfish will sometimes host in Goniopora when no anemone is present. An over-eager clownfish can stress or damage the coral, so watch for it.
Specifications
| This listing | WYSIWYG, one specific colony, quantity of one |
| Common name | Pink Mouth Goniopora |
| Colors (this colony) | Teal-green tentacles, pink to magenta mouths (under blue reef lighting) |
| Scientific name | Goniopora sp. |
| Family | Poritidae |
| Type | LPS, large-polyp stony coral |
| Care level | Moderate |
| Temperament | Aggressive (sweeper tentacles) |
| Lighting | Moderate |
| Flow | Medium |
| Placement | Middle to top |
| Temperature | 72 to 78°F |
| Specific gravity | 1.023 to 1.025 |
| Water type | Saltwater reef |
| Size | Frag |
FAQ
Is the photo really this coral?
Yes. This is a WYSIWYG listing, and the photo is the exact colony you take home. Expect the colors to look a little different under your own lighting.
Can I have it shipped?
No. Live corals are available for in-store pickup only.
Will it sting my other corals?
It can. Goniopora puts out sweeper tentacles at night, so leave open space around it.
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WYSIWYG Pink Mouth Goniopora Coral (Goniopora sp.)
