Green Flower Pot Coral - M
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The flowerpot coral is one of the most beautiful coral species. It has a hard dome-shaped base from which emerge hundreds of delicate flower-like tentacles. The tentacles wave in the currents, and are green in color due to the presence zooxanthellae algae. This coral is common throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Flower Pot Corals occur naturally in murky, dim waters. In an aquarium, it is generally good to have some turbidity. A low to moderate current should be provided. This has the added advantage of making the polyps of Flower Pot Corals appear to be blowing, as in a wind. Flower Pot Corals may act aggressively to other corals and should be placed at a good distance from other corals. They do not have sweeper tentacles but their normal tentacles can extend a surprising distance from the base to sting other corals. Although Clown Fish, in the absence of a host anemone, may adopt a Flower Pot Coral, this can sometimes harm the coral if the Clown Fish is too aggressive when swimming within the tentacles. It is important to keep the water quality high in an aquarium where Flower Pot Corals are kept. This is one of the more difficult species of corals to care for on a long term basis with most specimens not surviving more than 6 months in an aquarium. Reports of longer survival periods are often related to extremely large aquariums or mistaking Alveopora sp. for Goniopora sp. It is important to start with a healthy specimen, if you wish your Flower Pot Coral to have a better chance of thriving. "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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