Forbidden Fruit Goniopora

Forbidden Fruit Goniopora - Care Requirements

Forbidden Fruit Goniopora is a Euphyllia torch coral with long, flowing polyps. This LPS coral brings the recognizable motion of a torch coral to a reef aquarium. Its flowing polyps make placement and water movement especially important for maintaining a healthy, open presentation.

This is a WYSIWYG coral, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.

Quick Care Summary

• Lighting: Moderate lighting
• Flow: Moderate, indirect and varied flow
• Placement: Lower to middle reef areas
• Temperament: Aggressive
• Care Level: Moderate

Lighting

Provide moderate lighting. Acclimate gradually to its final intensity and observe polyp extension as it adjusts to the aquarium.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow. Gentle changing movement helps the polyps move naturally, while strong direct flow should be avoided.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Give the coral time to acclimate after placement, and adjust only if its response suggests it needs a gentler location.

Temperament

Allow generous spacing from neighboring corals. Torch corals are aggressive and can sting nearby corals, particularly when their polyps extend or move with changing flow.

Feeding

Occasional meaty feeding is optional. If offered, target feed carefully and avoid overfeeding the aquarium.

General Care

Maintain stable reef conditions, with particular attention to salinity and alkalinity. Avoid sudden changes in lighting, flow, or placement, and regularly observe polyp extension for signs that the coral is adjusting well.

Plan its placement carefully to protect nearby corals from stings.