Goniopora Super Ultra
Discover the extraordinary beauty of our aquacultured Goniopora Super Ultra, a premium specimen that showcases the pinnacle of color and form in this coral species. This exceptional coral features a striking combination of vibrant yellow-green stalks with contrasting orange-pink polyps, creating a mesmerizing display of color and movement in your reef aquarium.
Our Goniopora Super Ultra is 100% aquacultured in specialized coral farming facilities, offering you a sustainable and environmentally responsible addition to your reef tank. These aquacultured specimens demonstrate superior adaptability to aquarium conditions compared to their wild-harvested counterparts.
Key Features:
- 100% Aquacultured: Sustainably propagated in controlled environments
- Super Ultra Grade: Represents the highest quality classification for this species
- Stunning Coloration: Brilliant yellow-green bases with contrasting orange-pink polyps
- Multiple Growth Points: Features several well-developed heads with excellent extension
- Sustainable Choice: Environmentally responsible alternative to wild-collected specimens
Care requirements:
- Lighting: Moderate
- Flow: Gentle to moderate
- Difficulty: Moderate to advanced
- Placement: Mid-level tank placement
- Water quality: Stable, pristine parameters required
Recommended Parameters:
- Temperature: 76-82°F (24.5-28°C)
- Alkalinity: 8-10 dKH
- Calcium: 420-450 ppm
- Magnesium: 1300-1350 ppm
- Nitrates: Low but detectable (1-5 ppm)
- Phosphates: Low but detectable (0.01-0.05 ppm)
Feeding: Benefits from regular target feeding with fine particulate foods, phytoplankton, and zooplankton supplements 2-3 times weekly to ensure optimal health and coloration.
Special Notes: For best success, place this coral in a mature, well-established aquarium with highly stable water parameters. Allow adequate space for polyp extension and avoid placement near aggressive corals. While historically challenging to maintain long-term, aquacultured Goniopora species like this Super Ultra grade typically demonstrate better survival rates in home aquariums.
Each aquacultured specimen is carefully selected and thoroughly acclimated in our systems to ensure maximum health and vibrancy upon arrival. When properly cared for, this spectacular coral will become a stunning centerpiece in your reef aquarium.