Goniopora Club

Alysiak00 · 10/13/2010, 04:50 PM

Well, I finally broke down and joined the Goniopora Club. Heres a picture of my new Flourescent Pink specimen!

post up some pictures if you have some of your own

dendronepthya · 10/13/2010, 04:57 PM

That looks really familiar! Good luck with it

goochesfish · 10/13/2010, 05:06 PM

Here is my trio I picked up a month ago.

Alysiak00 · 10/13/2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dendronepthya

That looks really familiar! Good luck with it

lol, i bet you have no idea where i got them lol

Alysiak00 · 10/13/2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by goochesfish

Here is my trio I picked up a month ago.

those are wicked looking. does anything host them (i think my clown likes mine) and what luck have you had with them?

david pinder · 10/13/2010, 06:18 PM

I do good with the red and purple also tan, they have actually grown insize. never had any luck with the green they always pass away.

RokleM · 10/14/2010, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Alysiak00

those are wicked looking. does anything host them (i think my clown likes mine) and what luck have you had with them?

They will likely die, and quickly, if you allow your clown to host in them.

Plenty of info in the LPS forum, but basically a VERY difficult coral to keep long term even for advanced and experienced reefers.

Pickupman66 · 10/14/2010, 10:17 AM

Ive heard they prefer higher nutrient systems. dirty water is their preferences.

Alysiak00 · 10/14/2010, 10:41 AM

my clown just enjoys sifting through it but the goni doesn't seem to mind. it doesnt recede or anything. i've heard stories and read multiple threads of clowns hosting many different goni's except the green ones.

Whisperer · 10/14/2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Alysiak00

my clown just enjoys sifting through it but the goni doesn't seem to mind. it doesnt recede or anything. i've heard stories and read multiple threads of clowns hosting many different goni's except the green ones.

My 2 clowns irritated my goni to death (green).

buffalo123 · 10/14/2010, 11:05 AM

Longevity is what would be nice . Like to see those thats been in a system for over a year.

RokleM · 10/14/2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by buffalo123

Longevity is what would be nice . Like to see those thats been in a system for over a year.

Had this one for a year or two. Killed by clownfish. Primary food was cyclopeeze and oyster eggs.

Green one I've had for ~6 months or so now, ORA. They claim you don't need to direct feed them, and I haven't been. So far so good.

Gdevine · 10/14/2010, 01:01 PM

Sorry, I call these rent-a-corals. Good luck with them.

singold · 10/14/2010, 01:04 PM

RokleM, did you ever feed Phyto to your red goniopiora? And do you spot feed your Acans?

KSzegi · 10/14/2010, 01:43 PM

Have had this one for 9 months. Did okay with the clowns for awhile but eventually had to move it to another tank.

Servillius · 10/14/2010, 02:46 PM

About 18 years ago I had a 30 gallon reef tank with a 400w monstrosity of a huge metal hallide bulb about 10 inches above the tank. We were all still learning a lot and I sure didn't know any better, so I bought a goniapora, an elegance, and a couple of softies. I forget if I had a clown in the tank. That tank stayed up for about 3+ years, until I moved and that goni was huge and wide open every day. I can't tell you why, but its a fair guess the nutrients were on the high side, the temprature was substantial, and the lighting was... well... a lot. If that helps answer any questions about what may keep them going, let me know... I would love to have another that big and happy.

RokleM · 10/15/2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by singold

RokleM, did you ever feed Phyto to your red goniopiora? And do you spot feed your Acans?

No, I didn't feed phyto and I spot feed acans only when they're "new" or "fresh" frags. Once they start to encrust down onto the surface I don't bother.

RokleM · 10/15/2010, 05:04 PM

I had a number of people shoot me PM's wondering how I fed my red goni, so here it is.

I would thaw cyclopeeze, oyster eggs, etc in a small container. I'd turn off all my flow and suck a bunch into a syringe or whatever you have handy. They key is to get as close to the polyps without blasting them too much so they retract. The smoother and easier working syringe the better. A turkey blaster so the food can just "fall out" works well also.

Here it was eating:

ingtar_shinowa · 10/15/2010, 05:50 PM

RokleM that looks alot like a gonniopora frag my LFS just got in, its covering a 1" frag disk for $65 and looks healthy. This sound like an OK deal to you? How long have you had that guy, looks like alot of growth.

singold · 10/15/2010, 11:09 PM

Thanks Eric

goochesfish · 10/16/2010, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alysiak00

those are wicked looking. does anything host them (i think my clown likes mine) and what luck have you had with them?

Nothing hosts them, I have an anemone for the clowns. Only had these for a month. I'm told the Aussie specimens do better. Fingers crossed.

christpuncher · 10/16/2010, 08:39 AM

I have a pink one just like Rokle's. It is slowly slipping away.

RokleM · 10/16/2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ingtar_shinowa

RokleM that looks alot like a gonniopora frag my LFS just got in, its covering a 1" frag disk for $65 and looks healthy. This sound like an OK deal to you? How long have you had that guy, looks like alot of growth.

Cost is relative. What's $20 here could be $200 there and vice versa. Personally if anyone is going to try a goni, I'd get the ORA propagated ones that are available in both red and green. Not pushing ORA, and although they might be slightly more expensive... at least they have at track record of active captive propagation with minimal feeding. I had the red one for about two years, grew probably 50% in size.

And again, if you have ANYTHING hosting these, anything kicking sand on them, etc... they are pretty much almost guaranteed to be doomed for a short life. Keep sand and critters off of them.

PaxRoma · 10/16/2010, 10:57 AM

here's a couple of thread I wrote on my gonis
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1786412 - my now almost 2 yrs old goni
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1875315 - the recovery of my near death goni
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1875383 - my alveopora

10/13/2010, 04:50 PM	#1
Alysiak00 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: N. Ridgeville, Ohio Posts: 1,835	Goniopora Club Well, I finally broke down and joined the Goniopora Club. Heres a picture of my new Flourescent Pink specimen! post up some pictures if you have some of your own __________________ 40Br/40Br Sump-2xMp40's, mag 9.5, 250w Maristar w/ Bluewave Ballast, DIY stand, SRO1000, 2xBrs Deluxe Reactors -“Ocean: A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man - who has no gills.” - Ambrose Bierce

10/13/2010, 04:57 PM	#2
dendronepthya Premium Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Akron, OH, USA Posts: 3,762	That looks really familiar! Good luck with it __________________ - Than (dendro) Current Tank Info: 5000-gallon greenhouse system

10/13/2010, 05:06 PM	#3
goochesfish Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,305	Here is my trio I picked up a month ago. __________________ The Gooch, my Beagle, may she RIP 1995-2011 Current Tank Info: 150 gallon Starfire set up July 22,09, 30g QT

10/14/2010, 10:17 AM	#8
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	Ive heard they prefer higher nutrient systems. dirty water is their preferences. __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

10/14/2010, 10:41 AM	#9
Alysiak00 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: N. Ridgeville, Ohio Posts: 1,835	my clown just enjoys sifting through it but the goni doesn't seem to mind. it doesnt recede or anything. i've heard stories and read multiple threads of clowns hosting many different goni's except the green ones. __________________ 40Br/40Br Sump-2xMp40's, mag 9.5, 250w Maristar w/ Bluewave Ballast, DIY stand, SRO1000, 2xBrs Deluxe Reactors -“Ocean: A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man - who has no gills.” - Ambrose Bierce

10/13/2010, 06:18 PM	#6
david pinder Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: houston tx 77316 Posts: 538	I do good with the red and purple also tan, they have actually grown insize. never had any luck with the green they always pass away.

10/14/2010, 11:05 AM	#11
buffalo123 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,092	Longevity is what would be nice . Like to see those thats been in a system for over a year.

10/14/2010, 01:01 PM	#13
Gdevine Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 1,232	Sorry, I call these rent-a-corals. Good luck with them. __________________ What's good having a monkey if you can't play with it? Current Tank Info: 65g Mixed Reef - 35g Fuge - EcoSystem Method

10/14/2010, 01:04 PM	#14
singold Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lake Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 1,827	RokleM, did you ever feed Phyto to your red goniopiora? And do you spot feed your Acans? __________________ "If there is no wind.....row." Current Tank Info: 75gal Reef w/29gal Refugium

10/14/2010, 02:46 PM	#16
Servillius Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 289	About 18 years ago I had a 30 gallon reef tank with a 400w monstrosity of a huge metal hallide bulb about 10 inches above the tank. We were all still learning a lot and I sure didn't know any better, so I bought a goniapora, an elegance, and a couple of softies. I forget if I had a clown in the tank. That tank stayed up for about 3+ years, until I moved and that goni was huge and wide open every day. I can't tell you why, but its a fair guess the nutrients were on the high side, the temprature was substantial, and the lighting was... well... a lot. If that helps answer any questions about what may keep them going, let me know... I would love to have another that big and happy.

10/15/2010, 05:04 PM	#18
RokleM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,687	I had a number of people shoot me PM's wondering how I fed my red goni, so here it is. I would thaw cyclopeeze, oyster eggs, etc in a small container. I'd turn off all my flow and suck a bunch into a syringe or whatever you have handy. They key is to get as close to the polyps without blasting them too much so they retract. The smoother and easier working syringe the better. A turkey blaster so the food can just "fall out" works well also. Here it was eating: __________________ -Eric-

10/15/2010, 05:50 PM	#19
ingtar_shinowa Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Billings MT Posts: 1,610	RokleM that looks alot like a gonniopora frag my LFS just got in, its covering a 1" frag disk for $65 and looks healthy. This sound like an OK deal to you? How long have you had that guy, looks like alot of growth.

10/15/2010, 11:09 PM	#20
singold Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lake Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 1,827	Thanks Eric __________________ "If there is no wind.....row." Current Tank Info: 75gal Reef w/29gal Refugium

10/16/2010, 08:39 AM	#22
christpuncher Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 65	I have a pink one just like Rokle's. It is slowly slipping away.

10/16/2010, 10:57 AM	#24
PaxRoma Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: H town, TX Posts: 421	here's a couple of thread I wrote on my gonis http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1786412 - my now almost 2 yrs old goni http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1875315 - the recovery of my near death goni http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1875383 - my alveopora

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