Best Aquacultured Gonipora

VSVP bet · Mar 14, 2019

Title says it all...

I have a very established 125 with thriving sps, clams, lps, softies, and fish. I want to get a goniopora, I want to start with a hearty aquacultured species. Wondering if any members would recommend a species.

I have heard stories of them not doing well in some systems, but Im guessing an aqua cultured species should do just fine.

Live Aquaria had a couple...

Marshall Islands AC Goni
(https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3352+3354+3378&pcatid=3378)

Also an ORA AC species...
(https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3352+3354+3400&pcatid=3400)

Another species 'USA Cultured' pink/green goni, does this mean it is AC'd or just fragged in the US?
(https://www.liveaquaria.com/divers-den/product/453388/usa-cultured-purple-tip-green-goniopora-coral)

Thanks! Any input is appreciated.

Retro Reefer · Mar 14, 2019

Red and pinks seem to be the most hardy, that Red ORA you pictured has a reputation for doing very well.

Gareth elliott · Mar 14, 2019

I like tidal gardens pink gonipora. As there isnt many corals that are this color. The names are usually just what company fragged them. USA cultured is actually a vendor name i believe.

Edit ac is aquacultured.

VSVP bet · Mar 14, 2019

Gareth elliott said:
I like tidal gardens pink gonipora. As there isnt many corals that are this color. The names are usually just what company fragged them. USA cultured is actually a vendor name i believe.

Edit ac is aquacultured.

Looked on Tidal Gardens, didn't see any gonis available for now. Thanks for the recommendation, I'll keep my eyes open.

Gareth elliott · Mar 14, 2019

Others also carry a very similar if not the same coral.

VSVP bet · Mar 14, 2019

Gareth elliott said:
Others also carry a very similar if not the same coral.

Thanks. Responding to my thread while on a call, thats dedication.

shred5 · Mar 14, 2019

With out a doubt the ORA red goniopora is the easiest to keep and one of the better looking ones.
These have been in captivity a long time now. They grow pretty fast too...

I have kept probably about 50 or more color variations and species of goni.

The short/small polyp goniopora stutchburyi is probably next in line. these are more like porities though.

sde1500 · Mar 14, 2019

Best success seems to be ORA Red. Best looking? UC Amazeballs.

User1 · Mar 14, 2019

Everything I've read on the coral says to buy the ORA red for the best chance of success. Higher in price substantially but that is the go-to everyone on most forums recommends. If I was to buy one that would be my source.

madweazl · Mar 14, 2019

I love the reds! Almost bought one a couple weeks ago but I literally have no room for it at the moment.

VSVP bet · Mar 14, 2019

Seems like red is the move, i was a little nervous about the price for my first goni, but if its hearty and will do well, then might just take the plunge.

User1 · Mar 14, 2019

I think that is your best shot. I'm in the same boat when I saw 100 - 120 US for it but if it has a better chance then seems worth it. Good luck!

Waynerock · Mar 14, 2019

VSVP bet said:
Title says it all...

I have a very established 125 with thriving sps, clams, lps, softies, and fish. I want to get a goniopora, I want to start with a hearty aquacultured species. Wondering if any members would recommend a species.

I have heard stories of them not doing well in some systems, but Im guessing an aqua cultured species should do just fine.

Live Aquaria had a couple...

Marshall Islands AC Goni
(https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3352+3354+3378&pcatid=3378)

Also an ORA AC species...
(https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3352+3354+3400&pcatid=3400)

Another species 'USA Cultured' pink/green goni, does this mean it is AC'd or just fragged in the US?
(https://www.liveaquaria.com/divers-den/product/453388/usa-cultured-purple-tip-green-goniopora-coral)

Thanks! Any input is appreciated.

The ones I got from aqua SD are on point! Especially the red

the two behind the clam are from ASD and super healthy. Pretty much everything I have gotten from them is still alive and healthy

VSVP bet · Mar 14, 2019

Waynerock said:
The ones I got from aqua SD are on point! Especially the red

the two behind the clam are from ASD and super healthy. Pretty much everything I have gotten from them is still alive and healthy

I have gotten a lot from aqua sd and have had good success, are the gonies AC'd? or just hearty wild species good in aquariums? how long have you had them?

Also what size system and type of lighting (looks like LED)

Waynerock · Mar 14, 2019

VSVP bet said:
I have gotten a lot from aqua sd and have had good success, are the gonies AC'd? or just hearty wild species good in aquariums? how long have you had them?

Also what size system and type of lighting (looks like LED)

The red one I got in the summer the other one in the pink one I got in the fall. I believe they are aquaculture especially the red ones

Waynerock · Mar 14, 2019

I really want to get one of these from unique corals they’re supposed to be sparkly

VSVP bet · Mar 14, 2019

Waynerock said:
I really want to get one of these from unique corals they’re supposed to be sparkly

And im assuming stock frag means its AC. That one was on my radar as well..

shred5 · Mar 14, 2019

I have to wonder if AquaSD Gonis are aquacultured. They always show up in bunches like they are wild colonies fragged and allowed to heal.
If they showed up a few at a time but it is almost always in big groups. I could be wrong. Maybe they aquaculture some of them?

The one above that is green with purple tips from UC is pretty common... It is a pretty easy grower. I almost killed one because I had a few corals in a holding tank while I set up my new system and some how it flipped onto my plate coral. It looks like it is coming back.

VSVP bet · Mar 14, 2019

shred5 said:
I have to wonder if AquaSD Gonis are aquacultured. They always show up in bunches like they are wild colonies fragged and allowed to heal.
If they showed up a few at a time but it is almost always in big groups. I could be wrong. Maybe they aquaculture some of them?

The one above that is green with purple tips from UC is pretty common... It is a pretty easy grower. I almost killed one because I had a few corals in a holding tank while I set up my new system and some how it flipped onto my plate coral. It looks like it is coming back.

Id agree with that, aqua sd seems to say 'homegrown' on anything that is grown in house.