$169.99
Goniopora Purple Coral
Goniopora coral is often referred to as Flowerpot, Daisy coral, Ball coral, or Sunflower coral. It is not overly aggressive but space should still be provided between itself and other neighboring corals, its polyps can extend far past its base into the reef aquarium where it can sting other species of corals. The Flowerpot coral comes in other colors besides purple. Clownfish will often be found in association with the flowerpot coral and play in its polyps if no anemone can be found in the tank. Flowerpot coral require an addition of calcium, strontium and other trace elements to the water.
- Scientific Name: Goniopora stokesi
- Diet: micro-plankton or brine shrimp.
- Care: Water flow medium, moderate lighting
- Shipping Size: 2 to 5 inches
About Goniopora Purple Coral
Purple Goniopora carries dense, flower-like polyps on long stalks that ripple in the current, in shades from lilac to deep violet. It adds height and constant motion to the lower rockwork. Regular feeding with powdered coral food is the key to keeping its tissue full and its polyps extended.
Goniopora Purple Coral care at a glance
- Lighting: Moderate – 100 to 200 PAR
- Water flow: Moderate, gentle flow so the long polyps can extend fully
- Placement: Lower to middle rockwork with room for polyps to stretch
- Feeding: Feed fine powdered or liquid coral foods two to three times a week
- Care level: Moderate – rewards regular feeding and stable water
For long-term health keep the water stable: 24 to 26°C, salinity 1.025, alkalinity 8 to 11 dKH, calcium 400 to 450 ppm and magnesium around 1,300 ppm. Start new arrivals lower in the tank and move them up over a couple of weeks so they adjust to your lighting.
Shipping and live arrival guarantee
Live Fish Store Australia ships live aquatic life overnight via overnight express courier so your Goniopora Purple Coral arrives healthy and ready for your tank. Every live fish, coral and invertebrate is covered by our live arrival guarantee, and we offer discounts and free shipping depending on the quantity ordered.
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Browse the full Corals & Anemones collection at Live Fish Store Australia, or take a look at these related picks: Goniopora Green Flowerpot Coral, Gold Torch Coral, Fungia Orange Coral, Frogspawn Coral, Frogspawn Branch Coral.
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