Yellow Goniopora: Is the such a species???

[tyh]

Bought a yellow goniopora.. but heard there's no such thing in the wild, fish shopper owner could have dyed the poor fella. Any truth to this claim?

 

[Anonymous]

Is it bright yellow all over? Then it's probably dyed, but not likely by the fish shop owner.

That species is not likely to survive in your tank anyway, sorry.

 

[Anonymous]

I'd take a look on wetwebmedia, and see what Anthony Calfo has to say about survivability of Goniopora. From what I understand, though haven't witnessed myself, they come from rather silty, nutrient-laden lagoons. If that's the case, then it would seem that they can do well if given proper care.

As to the rest of it, I believe Dan has nailed it on the head.

 

[wade1]

No one has (to my knowledge) managed to keep any Goniopora's alive for more than a year at best (there are a red species that do better).

That said, I have also seen bright glowing greenish/yellow colored goni's that are natural. You can tell if the exporter dyed it by looking at the skeleton/rock its is on... that should be stark white.

I have seen them on wholesale lists the last week or two as dyed flowerpots though, so its very possible.