V.A. Blue Beam Goni

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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts: Care level: Moderate · Lighting: Moderate · Flow: Low–Moderate · Feeding: Strongly benefits from feeding

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WHY SHOULD I BUY THIS CORAL?
Goniopora tenuidens is a highly desirable Goniopora species known for its long, elegant polyps with fine, tapered tips that create exceptional movement and a soft, flower‑like appearance. Often displaying vibrant greens, yellows, pinks, reds, or multicolour centres with strong fluorescence, this coral adds height, motion, and visual drama to reef aquariums. Compared to some other Goniopora species, tenuidens is regarded as more resilient when provided with proper nutrition and stable conditions.

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CARE LEVEL
Moderate
Best suited to established reef systems with stable nutrients and consistent maintenance.

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WATER REQUIREMENTS & GENERAL CARE

• Temperature: 24–27 °C
• Salinity: 1.024–1.026 (32–35 ppt)
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: 8–9 dKH
• Calcium: 420–450 ppm
• Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm
Stable parameters, balanced nutrients, and adequate trace elements are critical for long‑term success and sustained polyp extension.

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LIGHTING
• Moderate
• PAR Range: 80–150 PAR

Moderate lighting promotes full extension and strong coloration. Sudden exposure to high PAR should be avoided—gradual acclimation is essential.

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PLACEMENT
• Bottom / Lower–Mid rockwork

Place on stable rockwork or the sandbed with sufficient space for full polyp extension. Avoid contact with neighbouring corals.

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FLOW
• Low–Moderate

Provide gentle, indirect, and slightly random flow that keeps polyps in motion without causing retraction or tissue damage.

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FEEDING
• Photosynthetic: Strongly benefits from feeding
Recommended feeding schedule:
• 2–3 times per week
Accepted foods:
• Fine powdered coral foods
• Reef roids
• Phytoplankton and zooplankton blends
• Liquid coral foods and amino acids

Regular feeding is essential for maintaining health, colour intensity, and consistent polyp extension.

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COMPATIBILITY & BEHAVIOUR
• Temperament: Peaceful
• No aggressive sweeper tentacles
• Requires space due to long polyp reach
• Avoid direct contact with aggressive LPS species

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Family: Poritidae
• Origin: Indo‑Pacific
• Natural Habitat: Lagoonal reefs and sheltered reef slopes
• Typical Depth Range: 3–30 m

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WHY WE RECOMMEND THIS CORAL
✔ Long, flowing polyps with exceptional movement
✔ Strong fluorescence and wide colour variety
✔ More resilient than many traditional Goniopora species
✔ Stunning feature coral for mature reef systems

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DISCLAIMER
• Coral appearance may vary under different lighting conditions
• Goniopora species require regular feeding for long‑term success
• Ensure adequate spacing for full polyp extension
• All corals are supplied healthy and pest checked