Flower Pot Coral - Goniopora lobata
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Also known as: Daisy Coral, Flower Pot Coral, Sunflower Coral, Yoo Stone Coral
The Flower Pot Coral has a brown, yellow, cream, tan color. Large polyp stony coral (LPS). Planktivore. It likes to eat filter feeding invert food, Microplankton, Copepods. The Goniopora lobata is generally semi-aggressive toward other tankmates. Many consider the Goniopora lobata a high-maintenance specimen. Has strong lighting needs.Symbiotic algae zooxanthellae are hosted within this organism. The Daisy Coral, Flower Pot Coral, Sunflower Coral, Yoo Stone Coral requires intermediate water flow. The Goniopora or Flowerpot Coral has always been a controversial coral in the hobby. Once thought to be impossible to keep, it can now be kept by experienced hobbyists but is still high maintenance. The Goniopora is a coral that can be maintained in captivity with special attention to it's care. A lagoonal species found in soft and muddy substrate, this coral will do very well in a refugium setting providing it is very well lit. Care is very similar to the feeding needs of Dendronepthea Soft Corals, requiring several feedings of phytoplankton, copepods, juvenile mysis, rotifers, polychaete larva and other similar (tiny) sized foods every day. Baby brine shrimp are too large to feed this specimen. Attempts to do so will cause the polyps to retract and feeding will stop. Failure to feed, Provide high lighting AND perfect water parameters will cause this coral to die within 3 to 6 months. The Goniopora coral can be very aggressive as it can grow very large sweeper tentacles and shoudl not be placed within reach of another coral. Keep water quality high (SG 1.023 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F). The Flower Pot Coral is commonly collected from Indo-Pacific. Due to variations in growth of Corals from depth, environment, flow, etc. it is impossible to pinpoint exact sizes. These sizes are very approximate and will not apply in all situations.SMALL is generally smaller than a baseball, MEDIUM is generally smaller than a softball and LARGE is generally larger than a softball. "This item will only ship by Air Cargo Delta DASH or UPS Next Day Air only! Alternatively, you may pick this item up at our warehouse FREE of charge via normal will-call. Some items may be prohibited in your state or region. An additional fee may be required depending upon the season and weather conditions. Please call us to resolve any unanswered questions ahead of time prior to your order and agreeing to our legal. All animals receive our "Arrive Alive Guarantee" Thank you! Oceanpro Aquatics, Inc. (800)722-0421" Note: Orders are processed on the same day they are received and are usually ready for shipment within 24 - 78 hours. Your credit card is not charged until your order has been shipped.
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