Mickey Mouse
(Goniopora minor)

Description

Goniopora minor ‘Mickey Mouse’: A Captivating Flowerpot Coral for Your Reef

Introduce mesmerizing movement and vibrant color to your reef aquarium with the delightful ‘Mickey Mouse’ Goniopora minor. Its distinct polyps create a stunning, flower-like display.

Overview

The ‘Mickey Mouse’ Goniopora minor is a Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral celebrated for its long, flowing polyps that extend rhythmically with currents, resembling a field of swaying flowers. This variant typically showcases striking colors, often featuring a contrasting oral disc, adding a captivating focal point to your marine scape. Colonies are hemispherical or encrusting, and their small polyps can fully retract.

Care Level

Considered an intermediate to advanced coral, the ‘Mickey Mouse’ Goniopora minor thrives with stable parameters and consistent care. It is generally peaceful but can sting neighboring corals with its extended polyps, so ensure adequate spacing for harmonious cohabitation in your reef system.

Tank Essentials

A mature reef aquarium of at least 75 liters is recommended to maintain stable water conditions. Provide moderate lighting (80-150 PAR is ideal) and gentle, indirect water flow to encourage full polyp extension without causing damage. Keep pH between 8.1-8.4, temperature 24-27°C, and salinity at 1.025-1.026.

Diet

While photosynthetic, *Goniopora minor* benefits significantly from supplemental feeding. Offer fine particulate foods like phytoplankton, zooplankton, and specialized LPS coral foods a few times per week, preferably when polyps are extended.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy *Goniopora minor* online from Corais de Vidro, you receive a healthy, responsibly sourced coral. We meticulously acclimate and pack each specimen to ensure its vitality upon arrival, supporting your success in maintaining healthy aquarium fish and corals.

• Scientific Name: *Goniopora minor*
• Common Name / Variant: Mickey Mouse
• Maximum Size: 10-20 cm
• Origin: Indo-Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 24–27°C
• Lifespan: 2-5+ years (with proper care)
• Swimming Zone: Bottom to Mid-Level

Add this captivating ‘Mickey Mouse’ Goniopora to your reef tank today!