Flower Pot Short Polyp
The Goniopora Corals Goniopora sp. are very pretty with a distinctive appearance These corals have several common names that depict their appearance. In the wild they are mostly columnar or massive, but some can also be encrusting. Their skeletons are lightweight porous skeletons, but their distinctive features are the elongated polyps topped with a fringe of tentacles surrounding a mouth area. They look much like a ball or cluster of potted flowers. Hence the common names like Daisy Coral, Flowerpot Coral, Sunflower Coral, and Ball Coral.
QUICK FACTS:
| Scientific Name: | Goniopora sp. |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 50 gallons |
| Care Level: | Moderate |
| Temperament: | Aggressive |
| Water Conditions: | 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.0-8.4, sg 1.021-1.025 |
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| Diet: | Carnivore |
| Origin: | Central Pacific |
| Family: | Poritidae |
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