is this guy trouble? (pic)

sw_addicted · 04-05-2004, 02:17 AM

I'm pretty sure I know what this is it was purchased for my birthday as a flowerpot coral and I'm pretty sure this is the harder to care for of the two kinds that look similar. I read about them awhile ago and I belive one has 12(petals) and the other has 24 mine has 24 what is it? How hard is it to care for? Should I get rid of it?

sw_addicted · 04-05-2004, 02:18 AM

one more pic it moves alot this one may be better

reefrunner · 04-05-2004, 02:48 AM

It's gonipora sp, dismal record in aquaria.

semigodd154 · 04-05-2004, 02:48 AM

this looks like a goniopora or flower pot definately harder to take care of than an alveopora the former tends to waste away after a short time in captivity I would take it to the LFS and trade it in for something hardier. HTH

semigodd154 · 04-05-2004, 02:49 AM

HEE HEE guess im to long winded LOL

addict · 04-05-2004, 03:46 AM

Goniopora's are definitely a toughie, but they 'can' be kept... Steve Weast has a couple that are just huge that he's had for around 3 years or so.

I had a yellow one like yours and it lasted about 8 months (unfortunately)...

You might check out this article: Goniopora Corals. It's got a lot of good info on care and background info... a goni is probably not something I'm going to attempt again anytime soon, but who knows, you may have luck with it.

HTH.

wooddood · 04-05-2004, 08:21 AM

i may be wrong here but i thought if it had 24 pedals it was an alveopora.

reefrunner · 04-05-2004, 10:25 AM

24 = gonipora
12 = alveopora

Craig Manoukian · 04-05-2004, 11:31 AM

I agree, an expert coral. I'd return unless you feel up to the challenge and can't find a better use for the money you've spent.

Good question!

wooddood · 04-05-2004, 01:23 PM

sorry i stand corrected

sw_addicted · 04-05-2004, 04:45 PM

Thanks everyone, alot of thanks to reefer addict for the article. I'm not sure if I will return it or not yet I'd like some hammer coral or torch to replace it because it adds alot to the apearence of the tank. perhaps on thursday my lfs will get something nice to trade in on but its rare they get anything that I like enough to purchase I hardly ever even see any zenia thats why I was going with mushrooms and ricordia.

Craig Manoukian · 04-05-2004, 11:10 PM

sw_addict, my son lives in Omaha!

VINA DEL MAR · 04-06-2004, 12:13 AM

All the gonioporas should be place at the lower end of the tank.Better if they are right on top of the sand bed.Every once in a while stir up the sand around the coral using a stik.They seem to love detritus and nutrients from the SB.I was able to keep mine for many years using this method.

VINA

Craig Manoukian · 04-06-2004, 12:48 AM

Awesome tip VDM!

sw_addicted · 04-06-2004, 04:02 AM

Craig why did your son move to NE with all the great other places in the country? I go to Omaha every week they have better fish stores then Lincoln.
Vina thanks for the tip. anymore?

04-05-2004, 02:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
sw_addicted Star Polyps Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 165 View Gallery Karma Komment	is this guy trouble? (pic) I'm pretty sure I know what this is it was purchased for my birthday as a flowerpot coral and I'm pretty sure this is the harder to care for of the two kinds that look similar. I read about them awhile ago and I belive one has 12(petals) and the other has 24 mine has 24 what is it? How hard is it to care for? Should I get rid of it?

04-05-2004, 02:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
reefrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 1,069 View Gallery Karma Komment	It's gonipora sp, dismal record in aquaria. __________________ Kevin Check out my gallery!

04-05-2004, 02:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
semigodd154 Cabbage Leather Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: amsterdam ny Posts: 392 View Gallery Karma Komment	this looks like a goniopora or flower pot definately harder to take care of than an alveopora the former tends to waste away after a short time in captivity I would take it to the LFS and trade it in for something hardier. HTH __________________ 47g column 20x18x30 sps dominated mixed reef 250w HQI 14k approx. 1500gph flow(love you jake 9-03 to 12-03) Shaun

04-05-2004, 02:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
semigodd154 Cabbage Leather Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: amsterdam ny Posts: 392 View Gallery Karma Komment	HEE HEE guess im to long winded LOL __________________ 47g column 20x18x30 sps dominated mixed reef 250w HQI 14k approx. 1500gph flow(love you jake 9-03 to 12-03) Shaun

04-05-2004, 03:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
addict Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sierra Nevada Country Posts: 1,621 View Gallery Karma Komment	Goniopora's are definitely a toughie, but they 'can' be kept... Steve Weast has a couple that are just huge that he's had for around 3 years or so. I had a yellow one like yours and it lasted about 8 months (unfortunately)... You might check out this article: Goniopora Corals. It's got a lot of good info on care and background info... a goni is probably not something I'm going to attempt again anytime soon, but who knows, you may have luck with it. HTH. __________________ -David *addict's tank specs:* Coming soon!

04-05-2004, 02:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
sw_addicted Star Polyps Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 165 View Gallery Karma Komment	one more pic it moves alot this one may be better

04-05-2004, 08:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: marion. INDIANA Posts: 3,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	i may be wrong here but i thought if it had 24 pedals it was an alveopora. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

04-05-2004, 10:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
reefrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 1,069 View Gallery Karma Komment	24 = gonipora 12 = alveopora __________________ Kevin Check out my gallery!

04-05-2004, 11:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I agree, an expert coral. I'd return unless you feel up to the challenge and can't find a better use for the money you've spent. Good question! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

04-05-2004, 01:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: marion. INDIANA Posts: 3,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	sorry i stand corrected __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

04-05-2004, 04:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
sw_addicted Star Polyps Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 165 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks everyone, alot of thanks to reefer addict for the article. I'm not sure if I will return it or not yet I'd like some hammer coral or torch to replace it because it adds alot to the apearence of the tank. perhaps on thursday my lfs will get something nice to trade in on but its rare they get anything that I like enough to purchase I hardly ever even see any zenia thats why I was going with mushrooms and ricordia.

04-05-2004, 11:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	sw_addict, my son lives in Omaha! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

04-06-2004, 12:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
VINA DEL MAR Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 514 View Gallery Karma Komment	All the gonioporas should be place at the lower end of the tank.Better if they are right on top of the sand bed.Every once in a while stir up the sand around the coral using a stik.They seem to love detritus and nutrients from the SB.I was able to keep mine for many years using this method. VINA __________________ 90 gl. reef ready all glass tank,sump capacity 15 gl,2 400 watts radium bulbs,2 03 actinics 110 watts VHO,2 50/50 110 VHO,ozone reactor,sterilizer and the most important of all;Lots of love for my tank!

04-06-2004, 12:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Awesome tip VDM! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

04-06-2004, 04:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
sw_addicted Star Polyps Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 165 View Gallery Karma Komment	Craig why did your son move to NE with all the great other places in the country? I go to Omaha every week they have better fish stores then Lincoln. Vina thanks for the tip. anymore?

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