{"product_id":"goniopora-sp-flowerpot-coral-green-slim","title":"Goniopora sp. – Flowerpot Coral \"Green Slim\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eGoniopora sp. – Flowerpot Coral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoniopora corals are known for their long, flower-like polyps, which is why they are often called Flowerpot Corals. Individual polyps can extend several centimeters long and together form a softly moving, flower-like field reminiscent of a coral colony. The polyps move gently in the current, bringing spectacular natural movement to a reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoniopora corals come in many different color morphs. Typical shades include green, red, pink, purple, yellow, and turquoise, as well as various multicolored combinations. Under blue aquarium lighting, many color morphs fluoresce intensely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the aquarium hobby, particularly striking and valuable color morphs are also known. These are often referred to as, for example, Ultra-colored specimens or Glitter Goniopora style variants, where the polyps glow especially brightly and create a strong contrast with the coral's base color. Such rare and intense color morphs can be significantly more valuable than ordinary specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 flow can prevent the polyps from fully opening. In good conditions, the polyps open widely, and the coral forms a larger growth over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elong flower-like polyps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003espectacular and constantly moving coral colony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emany bright color morphs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erarer Ultra- and Glitter-style variants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estrong fluorescence under blue lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeature Recommendation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifficulty moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting low – moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlow low – moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement in aquarium lower – middle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth rate moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood to know\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoniopora corals can benefit from fine particulate planktonic food, such as coral food powders or small plankton particles. Additionally, sufficient availability of manganese in the water is an important trace element for the well-being of Goniopora corals and can support polyp extension and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuitable for reef aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egenerally compatible with fish and invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuitable for hobbyists with some experience with LPS corals\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Korallifarmi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54812848881987,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1864\/8365\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9b1c0867-96a2-4bc2-9644-b359ee77dfd2.jpg?v=1790351685","url":"https:\/\/korallifarmi.fi\/en\/products\/goniopora-sp-flowerpot-coral-green-slim","provider":"Korallifarmi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}