Goniopora question

[Jarrett]

I just bought this goniopora i originally intended to put it on the sand bed, but it seems like the flow on the sand is just to much for this guy. on the rock that i have it on has perfect flow but i don't know if it will be to cramped when it fully extends what do you guys think? also do you think my zoas will be in danger.

 

[albano]

I think, that most people think, that unfortunately 'goni' is doomed from the start and should be left in the ocean... The only ones that seem to have any chance are the ORA captive raised

 

[Master Shake]

yea sorry to say this but it will most likely just end up dying anyway

 

[shroomie]

Yeah, and even when they seem to be doing well, one day they seem to just start wasting away.

 

[prattreef]

The above is sadly true, though as a genus they seem to be fairing a little better than in the past. In regards to your question, that placement looks fine. IME they seem to do best in strong, indirect, random current.

 

[charliethetuna88]

Heres my goni

 

[Awibrandy]

Wishing you all the best with your Goni. Perhaps your's will be the exception. Placement is fine. Hope your tank is not extra clean.

 

[Jarrett]

thanks guys, hoping for the best then, it seems happy so far obv that means nothing but will see lol.

 

[Jarrett]

opened up beautifully

 

[shroomie]

Looks great, lets hope its one of the lucky ones, lol.

 

[Jarrett]

i hope so, i got it for 30$ which is insane so i am not to upset over purchasing it. i wouldnt of bought it if i knew everything you guys told me lol but hey you live and you learn.

 

[jhart]

As many said , certain species should be left in the wild or only cared for by experienced reefers, IMO gonipora, long nose file fish , mandarin gobies are just a few animals better left in the wild..

 

[Jarrett]

well i would deff consider myself an experienced reefer, and i have heard these same remarks about all gorgonians which i have several that have thrived for 7+ months. am i saying i will have the same luck with the goniopora no, but i hope i do. its going to survive a lot longer in my tank then in the fish store. i wasn't aware of the issue with them otherwise i would of never bought it, but i did so ill have to try my best to keep it healthy and thriving only time will tell. i certainly wont buy another one if this one ends up kicking the bucket, lesson learned.

 

[FaviaFreak]

there are one or two species of goni that should be left in the ocean, with that being said there are plenty of species that do very, very well in captivity, most of the reds and pinks that come in from Australia do great, along with several different alveopora species

 

[mdenesha]

Hey - just curious on how your Goni ended up doing?

I picked one up in a trade recently - opened right up initially, then I did a water change with a new salt, changed out purigen and chemi pure elite packs, and it has been closed up ever since...

 

[charliethetuna88]

1 died the red one I have is still alive

 

[Imbarrie]

Have anyone tried Gonipower food for these? I have seen it in couple LFS in my immediate area without naming the stores.

I have read a few posts that claim this is working for their gonis.
Was waiting to see a healthy frag before I tried it.

http://reefbuilders.com/2012/07/18/goniopower-coral-food/

 

[Dre]

They like nutrient rich dirty water, must of us try to keep our tank water very clean.

 

[mdenesha]

That food looks interesting, I wonder what makes it designed specifically for Goni's.. If I can ever get the polyps to extend again maybe I'll try it out - right now I feed Coral Frenzy twice a week or so

 

[arnaldolex]

I've had my goni for like a year and the guy I bought it from over two years and he's doing great keep him on the floor he loves the wave action spot feed atleast once us the key