Alveopora Opening But Goniopora Are Not

[sffinn01]

I've had 2 alveopora and 2 goniopora for about 3 weeks now and the gonis don't extend all the way out. The "flowers" look to be opened but the tentacles are not extended as they normally should, but the alveoporas are happy, full, and healthy. Any Ideas? Thank Y'all so much.

 

[Pistondog]

My alveopora is always happy, goniopora are harder. They are not the same, even though they look similar.
Flow makes a big difference to goniopora.

 

[Pistondog]

Unless it's the Red aquacultured goni, they like some plankton in the water.
Try brightwells phytogold.

 

[kittenbritches]

Goniopora is definitely more fickle. I've got both in my tank, as well. My goni prefers moderate indirect flow.