Red Goniopora is a standout LPS coral prized for its long, swaying tentacles and deep cherry-to-crimson red coloration. When fully extended, its polyps move like underwater flowers, bringing both motion and intensity to your reef.
Coral Highlights:
🌺 Vibrant Red Polyps – Glows under blues, adds bold contrast
🪷 Flower-Like Movement – Polyps extend and sway gracefully in flow
💡 Lighting: Moderate PAR (100–180) – higher PAR can deepen coloration
🌊 Flow: Low to moderate – gentle, indirect flow encourages full extension
🧪 Parameters:
Temp: 75–78°F
Salinity: 1.025
dKH: 8–10
Calcium: 420–460 ppm
Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate: 5–15 ppm
Phosphate: 0.03–0.08 ppm
Placement: Lower to mid-tank with space around for polyp expansion
