SRC Member John Deroe Kenedy Posted June 18, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted June 18, 2012 I bought a goniopora 2 days back.. but its not opening up, but does feed as its top polyp comes out but not fully out.. what to do? first LPS Quote Teh'sTankSetup Decomm on 18/8/2012 Tank: 2x1x1 Rimless Tank (Sumpless) Lighting: Aquazonic 2x24watts T5 (Actinic x Sun White) Moonlight: Acardia 1W Led Light (Blue) Filter: ISTA Max Care Cannister Skimmer: Bubble Magus E3 Chiller: Resun CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Wave: Boyu WM-25 Commissioned 20/9/2012 Tank: 3x2x2.5 Lighting: 250w DeLighting MH/ 2x 39w Delighting Diy T5 ATI Blue Plus Skimmer: H&S Skimmer Type 110-F2000 Chiller: CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Return Pump: Eheim 1260 Reactor: D&D H2Ocean FMR 75 (ADA 1500 Pump)(Rowaphos) Wavemaker: 2x SunSun Wavemaker (3000L) Incoming: Conch ll Basic ATO System/Tunze Osmolator Magic Marine 3CH Dosing Pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hotsoup Posted June 18, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted June 18, 2012 They prefer low flow areas Quote 2ft cube with 2.5 sump 400w MH with 6 x 24w blue T5 Hydor wavemaker controller Aquatronica controller Daikin compressor with double coil RM CR H&S out sump skimmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member John Deroe Kenedy Posted June 18, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 18, 2012 no wonder... lol.... need to adjust wavemake then.. direct flow.. haha Quote Teh'sTankSetup Decomm on 18/8/2012 Tank: 2x1x1 Rimless Tank (Sumpless) Lighting: Aquazonic 2x24watts T5 (Actinic x Sun White) Moonlight: Acardia 1W Led Light (Blue) Filter: ISTA Max Care Cannister Skimmer: Bubble Magus E3 Chiller: Resun CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Wave: Boyu WM-25 Commissioned 20/9/2012 Tank: 3x2x2.5 Lighting: 250w DeLighting MH/ 2x 39w Delighting Diy T5 ATI Blue Plus Skimmer: H&S Skimmer Type 110-F2000 Chiller: CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Return Pump: Eheim 1260 Reactor: D&D H2Ocean FMR 75 (ADA 1500 Pump)(Rowaphos) Wavemaker: 2x SunSun Wavemaker (3000L) Incoming: Conch ll Basic ATO System/Tunze Osmolator Magic Marine 3CH Dosing Pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member John Deroe Kenedy Posted June 18, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 18, 2012 can it becoz of lighting? i place a small frag of jewel/gonio under a shaded rock with limited light, that frag tends to pop out but the one on the sand bed (no shades) did not want to pop, its just showing its flower tips but not the hole thing... wavemaker already aim at water surface. Quote Teh'sTankSetup Decomm on 18/8/2012 Tank: 2x1x1 Rimless Tank (Sumpless) Lighting: Aquazonic 2x24watts T5 (Actinic x Sun White) Moonlight: Acardia 1W Led Light (Blue) Filter: ISTA Max Care Cannister Skimmer: Bubble Magus E3 Chiller: Resun CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Wave: Boyu WM-25 Commissioned 20/9/2012 Tank: 3x2x2.5 Lighting: 250w DeLighting MH/ 2x 39w Delighting Diy T5 ATI Blue Plus Skimmer: H&S Skimmer Type 110-F2000 Chiller: CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Return Pump: Eheim 1260 Reactor: D&D H2Ocean FMR 75 (ADA 1500 Pump)(Rowaphos) Wavemaker: 2x SunSun Wavemaker (3000L) Incoming: Conch ll Basic ATO System/Tunze Osmolator Magic Marine 3CH Dosing Pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member spkentchai Posted June 19, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted June 19, 2012 You may need to check if they belongs to the long tentacles or not....some are called flower pot with short tentacles and they do not extend very long. A picture will be good. Quote -5x1.5x2ft Tank 5x2.5x2 Full Height Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member John Deroe Kenedy Posted June 19, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 19, 2012 short tencacles..... maybe about 2 - 3 inch Quote Teh'sTankSetup Decomm on 18/8/2012 Tank: 2x1x1 Rimless Tank (Sumpless) Lighting: Aquazonic 2x24watts T5 (Actinic x Sun White) Moonlight: Acardia 1W Led Light (Blue) Filter: ISTA Max Care Cannister Skimmer: Bubble Magus E3 Chiller: Resun CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Wave: Boyu WM-25 Commissioned 20/9/2012 Tank: 3x2x2.5 Lighting: 250w DeLighting MH/ 2x 39w Delighting Diy T5 ATI Blue Plus Skimmer: H&S Skimmer Type 110-F2000 Chiller: CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Return Pump: Eheim 1260 Reactor: D&D H2Ocean FMR 75 (ADA 1500 Pump)(Rowaphos) Wavemaker: 2x SunSun Wavemaker (3000L) Incoming: Conch ll Basic ATO System/Tunze Osmolator Magic Marine 3CH Dosing Pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member spkentchai Posted June 19, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted June 19, 2012 short tencacles..... maybe about 2 - 3 inch You can try elevate onto a piece of rock...it works on my gonia Quote -5x1.5x2ft Tank 5x2.5x2 Full Height Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member John Deroe Kenedy Posted June 19, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 19, 2012 You can try elevate onto a piece of rock...it works on my gonia yeah, 1 smaller frag elevate opening quite well. the one on the sand bed is a big piece.. dunno how to elevate.... Quote Teh'sTankSetup Decomm on 18/8/2012 Tank: 2x1x1 Rimless Tank (Sumpless) Lighting: Aquazonic 2x24watts T5 (Actinic x Sun White) Moonlight: Acardia 1W Led Light (Blue) Filter: ISTA Max Care Cannister Skimmer: Bubble Magus E3 Chiller: Resun CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Wave: Boyu WM-25 Commissioned 20/9/2012 Tank: 3x2x2.5 Lighting: 250w DeLighting MH/ 2x 39w Delighting Diy T5 ATI Blue Plus Skimmer: H&S Skimmer Type 110-F2000 Chiller: CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Return Pump: Eheim 1260 Reactor: D&D H2Ocean FMR 75 (ADA 1500 Pump)(Rowaphos) Wavemaker: 2x SunSun Wavemaker (3000L) Incoming: Conch ll Basic ATO System/Tunze Osmolator Magic Marine 3CH Dosing Pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member spkentchai Posted June 19, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted June 19, 2012 yeah, 1 smaller frag elevate opening quite well. the one on the sand bed is a big piece.. dunno how to elevate.... Go LFS buy a small piece of Rock. Or next week I pass 1 to u Quote -5x1.5x2ft Tank 5x2.5x2 Full Height Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member John Deroe Kenedy Posted June 19, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 19, 2012 I meant that i cant elevate the gonio coz the frag is too big.. need to split in half.. use wat ah? saw? lol Quote Teh'sTankSetup Decomm on 18/8/2012 Tank: 2x1x1 Rimless Tank (Sumpless) Lighting: Aquazonic 2x24watts T5 (Actinic x Sun White) Moonlight: Acardia 1W Led Light (Blue) Filter: ISTA Max Care Cannister Skimmer: Bubble Magus E3 Chiller: Resun CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Wave: Boyu WM-25 Commissioned 20/9/2012 Tank: 3x2x2.5 Lighting: 250w DeLighting MH/ 2x 39w Delighting Diy T5 ATI Blue Plus Skimmer: H&S Skimmer Type 110-F2000 Chiller: CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Return Pump: Eheim 1260 Reactor: D&D H2Ocean FMR 75 (ADA 1500 Pump)(Rowaphos) Wavemaker: 2x SunSun Wavemaker (3000L) Incoming: Conch ll Basic ATO System/Tunze Osmolator Magic Marine 3CH Dosing Pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member John Deroe Kenedy Posted June 19, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 19, 2012 chisel and hammer? Quote Teh'sTankSetup Decomm on 18/8/2012 Tank: 2x1x1 Rimless Tank (Sumpless) Lighting: Aquazonic 2x24watts T5 (Actinic x Sun White) Moonlight: Acardia 1W Led Light (Blue) Filter: ISTA Max Care Cannister Skimmer: Bubble Magus E3 Chiller: Resun CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Wave: Boyu WM-25 Commissioned 20/9/2012 Tank: 3x2x2.5 Lighting: 250w DeLighting MH/ 2x 39w Delighting Diy T5 ATI Blue Plus Skimmer: H&S Skimmer Type 110-F2000 Chiller: CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Return Pump: Eheim 1260 Reactor: D&D H2Ocean FMR 75 (ADA 1500 Pump)(Rowaphos) Wavemaker: 2x SunSun Wavemaker (3000L) Incoming: Conch ll Basic ATO System/Tunze Osmolator Magic Marine 3CH Dosing Pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reckless Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 can try chisel hammer. be sure to hold the frag properly though... if not when it does crack apart.... pieces might fly. Quote The Best Way Is To Keep It Simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member solasido Posted June 27, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted June 27, 2012 I sticked my goniopora on sand. They are happy and opening up (long tentacle). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member John Deroe Kenedy Posted June 27, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 27, 2012 I sticked my goniopora on sand. They are happy and opening up (long tentacle). what lighting are u using? Quote Teh'sTankSetup Decomm on 18/8/2012 Tank: 2x1x1 Rimless Tank (Sumpless) Lighting: Aquazonic 2x24watts T5 (Actinic x Sun White) Moonlight: Acardia 1W Led Light (Blue) Filter: ISTA Max Care Cannister Skimmer: Bubble Magus E3 Chiller: Resun CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Wave: Boyu WM-25 Commissioned 20/9/2012 Tank: 3x2x2.5 Lighting: 250w DeLighting MH/ 2x 39w Delighting Diy T5 ATI Blue Plus Skimmer: H&S Skimmer Type 110-F2000 Chiller: CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Return Pump: Eheim 1260 Reactor: D&D H2Ocean FMR 75 (ADA 1500 Pump)(Rowaphos) Wavemaker: 2x SunSun Wavemaker (3000L) Incoming: Conch ll Basic ATO System/Tunze Osmolator Magic Marine 3CH Dosing Pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member solasido Posted June 28, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted June 28, 2012 I am using led lighting (lumenaqua 300 + 2 par led) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member John Deroe Kenedy Posted July 16, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 16, 2012 my little frag of gonio is doing well.. but the big one seems like melting some of it polyps.. do i leave it in the tank? take out, brush out the melting part, place back in the tank or do i remove the whole thing? Quote Teh'sTankSetup Decomm on 18/8/2012 Tank: 2x1x1 Rimless Tank (Sumpless) Lighting: Aquazonic 2x24watts T5 (Actinic x Sun White) Moonlight: Acardia 1W Led Light (Blue) Filter: ISTA Max Care Cannister Skimmer: Bubble Magus E3 Chiller: Resun CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Wave: Boyu WM-25 Commissioned 20/9/2012 Tank: 3x2x2.5 Lighting: 250w DeLighting MH/ 2x 39w Delighting Diy T5 ATI Blue Plus Skimmer: H&S Skimmer Type 110-F2000 Chiller: CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Return Pump: Eheim 1260 Reactor: D&D H2Ocean FMR 75 (ADA 1500 Pump)(Rowaphos) Wavemaker: 2x SunSun Wavemaker (3000L) Incoming: Conch ll Basic ATO System/Tunze Osmolator Magic Marine 3CH Dosing Pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherlolo Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I experience similar issue, moved my ST gonio from rock to sand bed, found out not suitable and move back to original place, fully open at 1st, but suddenly not fully extended as usual for past 2 days. Spot has good light and mod flow...any advises? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherlolo Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Water change (20%) Change location from rock to sand bed, directly below light source Adjust water flow Feed daily 5ml of coral food for 4 days Gonio slowly opening up again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wind08 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Is it true that gonio don't do well in the tank in the long run? read various articles that they just degenerate away over time. i just got mine from GO as boss say it shouldn't be a difficult coral for newbie. so far the coral is doing well and fully extended. but im just afraid for the long run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherlolo Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Is it true that gonio don't do well in the tank in the long run? read various articles that they just degenerate away over time. i just got mine from GO as boss say it shouldn't be a difficult coral for newbie. so far the coral is doing well and fully extended. but im just afraid for the long run I read about it too, so far I've seen my fren's gonio doing well in his tank for coming a yr or more...and his tank's nitrate is off the charts. I got mine after seeing his...Got mine for roughly 2months now, its starting to look well..water change and feed regularly, not only good for Gonio, but for fishes too...don over feed thou...and I don't think Gonio should be considered for newbie.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickyduck Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 May I know what is the ideal food to feed gonio? Is feeding once a week sufficient? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickyduck Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Also does gonio stings other corals? Mine seem to be touching my hairy mushroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member John Deroe Kenedy Posted October 31, 2012 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 31, 2012 May I know what is the ideal food to feed gonio? Is feeding once a week sufficient? Thanks. they are photosynthetic, they feed on zooxanthellae that they host. Other than that, they do feed micro plankton, brine shrimp.. They eventually do well when i fed them oyster feast. Also does gonio stings other corals? Mine seem to be touching my hairy mushroom. Goniopora are aggressive corals... so they do sting other corals.. Quote Teh'sTankSetup Decomm on 18/8/2012 Tank: 2x1x1 Rimless Tank (Sumpless) Lighting: Aquazonic 2x24watts T5 (Actinic x Sun White) Moonlight: Acardia 1W Led Light (Blue) Filter: ISTA Max Care Cannister Skimmer: Bubble Magus E3 Chiller: Resun CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Wave: Boyu WM-25 Commissioned 20/9/2012 Tank: 3x2x2.5 Lighting: 250w DeLighting MH/ 2x 39w Delighting Diy T5 ATI Blue Plus Skimmer: H&S Skimmer Type 110-F2000 Chiller: CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Return Pump: Eheim 1260 Reactor: D&D H2Ocean FMR 75 (ADA 1500 Pump)(Rowaphos) Wavemaker: 2x SunSun Wavemaker (3000L) Incoming: Conch ll Basic ATO System/Tunze Osmolator Magic Marine 3CH Dosing Pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David5077 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Lighting and wave also take a very important part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clement_jr Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 if it isn't opening, you need to check on your water parameters. under proper lighting n water conditions it will open up. target feeding will improve it's growth n health. Quote The spirit of sharing... always remember forum is like its name - forum Singapore Reef Club – We are an online discussion community which aim to provide quality information about setting up and keeping a marine reef aquarium. By joining us as a members, you will be able to learn and share your experience in this hobby and at the same time making some friends here !! We hope by educating the public about the marine hobby, we will be able to create greater awareness of the fragility of our coral reefs as well as loving each and every living fish / corals we purchase as a responsible reefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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