{"product_id":"red-glitter-goniopora-coral","title":"Red Glitter Goniopora Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolf Goniopora – Red Glitter – Frag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Glitter GonioporaCoral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoniopora stokesii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a striking LPS coral known for its long, flower-like polyps and eye-catching red colouration with shimmering contrasting detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen fully extended, the polyps create fantastic movement as they sway gently through the water column. This makes the Red Glitter Golf Ball Coral an excellent feature piece for reef keepers looking to add both colour and flowing movement to the lower areas of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoniopora stokesii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golf Ball Coral, Flowerpot Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LPS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended PAR:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 80–150\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate, gentle and indirect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sandbed or lower to middle areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regular supplemental feeding recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolf Ball Coral performs best with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate lighting and gentle, indirect water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flow should allow the long polyps to move naturally without constantly forcing them in one direction. Excessively strong direct flow can cause the coral to remain retracted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandbed or lower-rock placement is generally ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Glitter Colouration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered glitter colouration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this Goniopora a particularly striking appearance under reef lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen fully open, the numerous flower-like polyps create a dense, moving display, while blue-spectrum lighting can further highlight the coral’s fluorescent tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoniopora benefit significantly from regular supplemental feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable foods include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine powdered coral foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZooplankton-based foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicroplankton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine particulate reef foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmino acid supplements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGentle broadcast or target feeding several times per week can help support healthy growth, colour and polyp extension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive It Room to Extend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoniopora stokesii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can extend its polyps well beyond the visible skeleton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow plenty of surrounding space so the coral can fully open without continually contacting neighbouring corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable Reef Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain consistent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate and phosphate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolf Ball Corals generally perform best in an established reef aquarium with stable water chemistry and available nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich red colour, glitter-like detail and long flowing polyps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Red Glitter Golf Ball Coral Frag makes an impressive addition to an established reef aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour, polyp length, frag size and exact appearance may vary between individual specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50520033886285,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/23C54FFE-CFBB-475C-BDE1-155FEB6B8000.webp?v=1790166829","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/red-glitter-goniopora-coral","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}