How Hardy Are Goniporas?

ReefWho? · 12/07/2008, 10:42 PM

I'd like to know.

Slakker · 12/07/2008, 10:44 PM

Not very. Long term captive survival rate is low.

PaulieWalnuts · 12/07/2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally posted by Slakker
Not very. Long term captive survival rate is low.

+1....wise to start with other corals and add to a mature tank. good luck

sassafrass · 12/07/2008, 11:21 PM

In my experience the green ones will starve , it takes a long time (up to a year). Some aquarists have had success with other colors , I have tried a pink one and it died after about6 months ,very beautiful though.

12/07/2008, 10:42 PM	#1
ReefWho? Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 124	How Hardy Are Goniporas? I'd like to know.

12/07/2008, 10:44 PM	#2
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	Not very. Long term captive survival rate is low. __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

12/07/2008, 11:21 PM	#4
sassafrass Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: capitola ca Posts: 1,729	In my experience the green ones will starve , it takes a long time (up to a year). Some aquarists have had success with other colors , I have tried a pink one and it died after about6 months ,very beautiful though.