
Thought to be one of the more hardy species of this type of coral, Red Goniopora are beautiful additions to the captive reef tank. They originate from extremely nutrient rich waters of the Indo-Pacific, and it is thought that the success rate for keeping Red Goniopora is low because aquarium environments are considered too sterile for them. .. more »
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One of the most sought after species of coral is the Purple Goniopora. It is also one of the least frequently available types of coral on the market today. It is known as a Large Polyp Stony (LPS) Coral and is native to the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, and the Central Pacific region. Also known as Flower Pot Coral, the absolutely beautiful Purple Goniopora is a beautiful addition to the aquarium, provided you can find a healthy frag. more »

Known for its needs of a very experienced reef keeper to maintain its health, Green Goniopora can be a beautiful addition to a marine reef aquarium if cared for properly. Also known as Flower Pot Coral, Ball Coral, Daisy Coral and Sunflower Coral, Green Goniopora are a Large Stony Polyp Coral (LPS) with very thin and delicate tissue that can rip or tear easily. . more »

The delicate Goniopora coral are often considered one of the harder corals to maintain in a marine aquarium, and are not recommended for beginners. Goniopora are typically rounded or oblong colonies with polyps that have 24 tentacles. The color most often seen is green, although Goniopora does come in more colorful variations such as pink and purple. more »