SRC Member jinsheng_yip Posted April 2, 2021 SRC Member Share Posted April 2, 2021 Hey fellow reefers! I recently acquired a Red Goniopora a month ago; one of my favourite corals in my tank at the moment. However I noticed that the colour was drastically different from when I purchased it, going from a deep red in the first week to a light pink at the moment. Would like to know if this is normal/ what can I do to deepen the reds of the Gonio? 20th Feb 2 April Tank Parameters: KH - 7.4-7.6 dKH Ca - 410 ppm Mg - 1280 ppm NO3 - 5 ppm PO4 - 0.01 ppm SG - 1.025 25.5 - 27deg Noopsyche K7 pro II LEDs Appreciate any insights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Kenjitan5285 Posted April 2, 2021 SRC Member Share Posted April 2, 2021 It bleach. try feed with AB+Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter SubzeroLT Posted April 3, 2021 SRC Supporter Share Posted April 3, 2021 There could be various reasons. But one likely one is that it is bleaching due to excessive light. Gonio generally prefer low light conditions. From the picture, it seems to be placed at a location that's bright enough for SPS/Monti. Perhaps its too bright. Would suggest to bring it to a more shaded spot. 3 1 Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jinsheng_yip Posted April 26, 2021 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 26, 2021 noted with thanks @Kenjitan5285@SubzeroLT! will try that out :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Kenjitan5285 Posted April 26, 2021 SRC Member Share Posted April 26, 2021 noted with thanks [mention=28900]Kenjitan5285[/mention][mention=23740]SubzeroLT[/mention]! will try that out np. if a very good foodSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff lam Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 UpzzzSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member superbee Posted June 6, 2021 SRC Member Share Posted June 6, 2021 Looking at your Gonio, I think it is growing well. I have one that placed at sand bed of my 2.5 ft deep tank and is growing and colour up very well. Therefore, I believe your case is bleaching so maybe you can try moving it away from strong light. Once you done that, give it sometime to stabilise and try not to move it too often. Happy reefing....Sent from my SM-N975F using Tapatalk Quote Up coming project: 5' x 2.5' x 2.5' Mix Reef Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planted Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Hows the update?? Notice no one share about salt, so i thought i will share too. Certain salt like AF can create a pastel color in corals. I thought this was more obvious in SPS until someone's LPS colored up when shift from AF salt to other salt. Just a thought. Echoing the light and feeding as mentioned above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DevinX Posted August 16, 2021 SRC Member Share Posted August 16, 2021 My Gonio never pop up.Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member surfedelic Posted August 16, 2021 SRC Member Share Posted August 16, 2021 It can be multiple reason, it can be trace, low po4, and food choice. I recently have a purple gonio turn super pale and it has since turns darker.. No change to lighting at all. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrayllll Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 any idea why gonio will become darker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member surfedelic Posted August 19, 2021 SRC Member Share Posted August 19, 2021 From my experience due to nutrient po4, no3 and the food u feed. So mainly diet I would think. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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