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Goniopora Coral: Blue/Purple
| Latin Name | Goniopora, sp. | ||||||
| Common Name | Goniopora Coral: Blue/Purple | ||||||
| Also known as | Purple Goniopora, Blue Goniopora, Flower Pot Coral, Ball Coral, Daisy Coral, Sunflower Coral | ||||||
| Fast Facts | AVAILABILITY NOTE Blue/Purple Gonipora is rarely available, never available more than a few pieces at a time, and the waiting list is a mile long! If ordering this coral (from anyone), don't be surprised if you don't get it. This is not an item to base an order around. Blue/Purple Gonipora is one of the most sought after and least frequently available varieties. Check out Green Goniopora for one that will likely be in stock. Gonipora can expand and contract tremendously. Size will vary from smaller when you receive them, to larger after they have adjusted to your aquarium for a period of weeks. Like most Large Polyp Stony Corals, their tissue is very thin. Polyps of Gonipora are not individuals; rather, it is "one piece" covering the skeleton. It is important to consider this when handling and placing these corals in the aquarium, as the tissue is very thin and easily damaged. When this corals expands, it can be knocked off of rockwork, which will lead to damage and demise. It requires outstanding water conditions and may benefit from addition of trace elements. It requires medium to bright, indirect light and generally expands best in low to medium water flow. In nature it is typically found in turbid, shallow waters. |
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| Sizes | Around 1"-3" |
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| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Related Coral | More Corals: Large Polyp Stony Corals | ||||||
| Availability | Rarely available. Not an item to base an order around. |
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| Add to Cart | Goniopora Coral: Blue/Purple
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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