{"product_id":"goniopora-sp-flowerpot-coral-green-purple","title":"Goniopora sp. – Flowerpot Coral \"Green purple\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eGoniopora sp. – Flowerpot Coral\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoniopora corals are known for their long, flower-like polyps, which is why they are often called Flowerpot Corals. Individual polyps can open several centimeters long and together form a softly moving, flower-like field of coral colonies. The polyps move delicately in the current, bringing spectacular natural movement to a reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoniopora corals occur in several different color forms. Typical shades include green, red, pink, purple, yellow, and turquoise, as well as various multicolor combinations. In blue aquarium lighting, many color forms fluoresce strongly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the aquarium hobby, particularly striking and more valuable color forms are also known. These are often referred to as Ultra-colored individuals or Glitter Goniopora style variants, where the polyps shimmer particularly brightly and form a strong contrast to the coral's base color. Such rare and intense color forms can be significantly more valuable than ordinary individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a reef aquarium, Goniopora usually thrives in the lower or middle part of the aquarium, where lighting is low to moderate and the flow is gentle but continuous. Too strong a current can prevent the polyps from opening fully. Under good conditions, the polyps open widely, and the coral will form a larger growth over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003elong flower-like polyps\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003estriking and constantly moving coral colony\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eseveral bright color forms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003erarer Ultra- and Glitter-style variants\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003estrong fluorescence in blue light\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeature Recommendation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDifficulty moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLighting low – moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlow low – moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlacement in aquarium bottom – middle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth rate moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood to know\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoniopora corals can benefit from fine particulate planktonic food, such as coral food powders or small plankton particles. In addition, sufficient availability of manganese in the water is an important trace element for the well-being of Goniopora corals and can support polyp opening and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitability\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esuitable for reef aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003egenerally compatible with fish and invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esuitable for hobbyists who already have some experience with LPS corals\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Korallifarmi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54785326809411,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1864\/8365\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c93c8c1b-1160-4996-880e-07b242a289af.jpg?v=1788365308","url":"https:\/\/korellifarmi.com\/en\/products\/goniopora-sp-flowerpot-coral-green-purple","provider":"Korallifarmi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}