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sinaarrgghh
09-06-2007, 05:54 PM
I've rotated this image but I figured it was the coral I was interested in and not the background.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/sinaarrgghh/goni.jpg

Saw this in the lfs and thought it really stood out. Was quite keen until he told me it was a type of gonipora. He then stressed that this is much more hardy than the long-tentacled types and would be fine in softie type light. Is this likely to be true or would I be wasting my money?
Tetley
09-06-2007, 06:00 PM
Hi Scott,

Google is your friend;)

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2005/10/aafeature2
toonfan
09-06-2007, 06:01 PM
that is very similar to the yellow one i seen yesterday at my LFS as mentioned in yesterdays post - i was told by everyone to stay well away - yes they do look extremely nice but ive chosen to heed the advice of those on this forum especially after my dendro incident
Kev
09-06-2007, 06:20 PM
thats a good read ian.
sinaarrgghh
09-06-2007, 06:24 PM
It certainly is, I'm intrigued now but luckily the shop is now closed so I'll have to wait and see what others say before rushing out to come back with that and oyster eggs! :)
Tetley
09-06-2007, 06:26 PM
It certainly is, I'm intrigued now but luckily the shop is now closed so I'll have to wait and see what others say before rushing out to come back with that and oyster eggs! :)

Think hard about it. ;)

ATB
sinaarrgghh
09-06-2007, 06:42 PM
Think hard about it. ;)

ATB

I am, that article would suggest it had requirements similar to the sun coral (though smaller foods) I would have to be prepared to be throwing my money away though.

Would you risk it?
Tetley
09-06-2007, 06:49 PM
I am, that article would suggest it had requirements similar to the sun coral (though smaller foods) I would have to be prepared to be throwing my money away though.

Would you risk it?

Honset answer - no. Couple of things to consider.

Feeding as you say on a very regular basis. As you know this feeding will put a strain on your water quality, so you may have to up your water change regime.

I have read of success with this coral, however more times than often they fail.

A stunning coral, but at the end of the day, its in your care.

ATB
sinaarrgghh
09-06-2007, 07:11 PM
Honset answer - no. Couple of things to consider.

Feeding as you say on a very regular basis. As you know this feeding will put a strain on your water quality, so you may have to up your water change regime.

I have read of success with this coral, however more times than often they fail.

A stunning coral, but at the end of the day, its in your care.

ATB

Thank you for that. I will consider it carefully and not rush into any decision.
MR Teee
09-06-2007, 07:13 PM
IMO white corals that are bleached are dying.

Goniporas are photosynthtic and without any zooxenthellae in it its going to be very short lived.

They are hard enough to keep when healthy, so my opinion is, if you want one, find a healthy on and give it every possible chance to thrive.
moorish
09-06-2007, 07:14 PM
according to some they are a bit more hardy than the other variety but still hard to keep.derek
sinaarrgghh
09-06-2007, 09:07 PM
IMO white corals that are bleached are dying.

Goniporas are photosynthtic and without any zooxenthellae in it its going to be very short lived.

They are hard enough to keep when healthy, so my opinion is, if you want one, find a healthy on and give it every possible chance to thrive.

I did wonder. I had assumed that it might be why they needed feeding but if they are photosynthetic I will definately save my money. I may get a decent coloured one sometime and see if I have any luck though.

Thanks

Scott