Gonipora Struggle

[Sebastiancrab]

I have two gonis that I have not been able to get the polyps to extend. Phosphate and nitrate is on the lower side, calcium 440, alk 8.7, salinity 1.024- 1.025. I have moved them to low light and turned of the red and green lights on my Reefbreeder. The purple is around 50%. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[BristleWormHater]

I have two gonis that I have not been able to get the polyps to extend. Phosphate and nitrate is on the lower side, calcium 440, alk 8.7, salinity 1.024- 1.025. I have moved them to low light and turned of the red and green lights on my Reefbreeder. The purple is around 50%. Does anyone have any suggestions?

How long have they been in, be careful with making multiple changes. It'll be impossible to tell if something is working/not working. My goni demands a red sea ab+ tribute.
@steveschuerger

 

[Sebastiancrab]

How long have they been in, be careful with making multiple changes. It'll be impossible to tell if something is working/not working. My goni demands a red sea ab+ tribute.
@steveschuerger

Over a year. They were fine at first. I occasionally put red sea AB+ in the tank.

 

[BristleWormHater]

Over a year. They were fine at first. I occasionally put red sea AB+ in the tank.

If they've been fine in that lighting for a year then that likely isn't the issue and you'll just make it worse since now they have to re-adjust on top of already being unhappy. Other than that has there been any big changes recently?

 

[steveschuerger]

How long have they been in, be careful with making multiple changes. It'll be impossible to tell if something is working/not working. My goni demands a red sea ab+ tribute.
@steveschuerger

I was using AB+ for a while, might go back. I use AquaForest Component 3+ for Alk, Ca, Mag and some trace. Using SeaChem Reef Plus for some other trace and aminos

 

[Sebastiancrab]

If they've been fine in that lighting for a year then that likely isn't the issue and you'll just make it worse since now they have to re-adjust on top of already being unhappy. Other than that has there been any big changes recently?

No

 

[BristleWormHater]

I'm sorry man that's about all I can do to help. Gonis gave been known to thrive for 6 months to a year then suddenly shrink up and die :( I'll tag some people who might be able to help.
@VintageReefer @exnisstech @tbrown @billyocean any ideas guys?

 

[billyocean]

Vintage is the goni whisperer

 

[BristleWormHater]

You could ask @steveschuerger for his magic goni dust (he injects them with steroids I'm pretty sure).

 

[exnisstech]

I'm sorry man that's about all I can do to help. Gonis gave been known to thrive for 6 months to a year then suddenly shrink up and die :( I'll tag some people who might be able to help.
@VintageReefer @exnisstech @tbrown @billyocean any ideas guys?

No help here I've killed every goni I've tried. Even cultured ones from fellow hobbiest. I gave up :crying-face:

 

[danreef55]

Has there been a swing in alkalinity? Gonio are sensitive to swings. I suggest leaving it where it is feed and observe

 

[alindell]

Mine close up I think because of all swings or my goldflake takes a bite out of them. Mine are in the bottom and goniopora Can be very temperamental. Low to medium light and not too much flow. I noticed one of mine will close up when all gets up to 9 or below 8. 8.5 seems to be the sweet spot. They need very stable conditions