{"product_id":"goniopora-sp-flowerpot-coral-purple","title":"Goniopora sp. – Flowerpot Coral Pink","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, forming a softly moving, flower-like coral colony. The polyps sway gently in the current, bringing spectacular natural movement to a reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoniopora corals come in many different color morphs. Typical shades include green, red, pink, purple, yellow, and turquoise, as well as various multi-colored combinations. In blue aquarium lighting, many color morphs fluoresce strongly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the aquarium hobby, there are also particularly striking and more valuable color morphs. These are often referred to as, for example, Ultra-colored specimens or Glitter Goniopora-style variants, where the polyps shimmer exceptionally brightly and create a strong contrast with the coral's base color. Such rare and intense color morphs can be significantly more valuable than common individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a reef aquarium, Goniopora generally thrives in the lower or middle part of the aquarium, where lighting is low to moderate and flow is gentle but continuous. Too strong a current can prevent the polyps from fully opening. In 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\u003espectacular and continuously moving coral colony\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emany bright color morphs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003erarer Ultra and Glitter-style variants\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003estrong fluorescence in blue lighting\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 lower – 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":54305432863043,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1864\/8365\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ea6d9380-4d12-4913-8a21-f5ec9db87758.jpg?v=1785534664","url":"https:\/\/korellifarmi.com\/en\/products\/goniopora-sp-flowerpot-coral-purple","provider":"Korallifarmi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}