Reese Pieces Micro Goniopora Coral

Reese Pieces Micro Goniopora Coral - Care Requirements

Reese Pieces Micro Goniopora Coral is a Goniopora large-polyp stony coral with glowing polyp centers. This WYSIWYG Goniopora brings colorful polyp movement to a reef aquarium. Its LPS form and extended polyps make it best suited to a thoughtfully maintained setup with room to display its shape.

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, varied flow
• Placement: Lower to middle reef areas
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive
• Care Level: Moderate to Advanced

Lighting

Provide moderate lighting. Acclimate gradually to the final light level and watch polyp extension as it settles into the aquarium.

Flow

Use moderate, varied flow. Gentle changing current helps the polyps move naturally, while direct blasting flow can keep them retracted.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Leave open space around the coral so its polyps can extend fully without contacting nearby rockwork or corals.

Temperament

Allow extra spacing from neighboring corals. Goniopora is semi-aggressive, so avoid close placement where extended polyps may reach or be reached by other corals.

Feeding

Offer occasional fine particulate foods when appropriate. This coral benefits from supplemental feeding, especially in systems with limited available nutrients.

General Care

Maintain stable reef conditions and avoid stripping the aquarium of all measurable nutrients. Moderate to advanced care is appropriate; observe polyp extension, placement response, and neighboring corals after introduction or adjustment.

Give this Goniopora stable conditions, moderate light, and room for extension.