Goniopora Metallic, WYSIWYG. You get exactly the coral in the photo.
Size: WYSIWYG Blue light photo with white balance
At a glance
Species: Goniopora sp. – sold in the trade as “Metallic”
Colour: neon green body with grey-lilac tentacles
Growth form: long polyps on tall stalks
Group: LPS coral (stony coral)
Size: WYSIWYG
Goniopora Metallic
Goniopora, also called flowerpot coral, forms many polyps with 24 tentacles each, fully extended during the day. “Metallic” is a trade name for this colour form, not a species name. We deliberately do not name a species here.
The photo is a blue light photo.
Care
Placement: mid-level in the tank, with some space to neighbouring corals
Light: medium
Flow: medium and alternating, so the polyps open well
Feeding: regularly with fine coral food and plankton
Experience: for reefkeepers with an established reef tank
FAQ
What does WYSIWYG mean? “What you see is what you get”: you receive exactly this specimen from the photo.
Are the colours in the photo real? The photo was taken under blue light with white balance.
Where do I place the Goniopora? Mid-level with medium, alternating flow and some space to other corals.
How do I place the coral? Place it a little lower or in a shadier spot at first, then move it to full light step by step over one to two weeks.
Goniopora & Alveopora · LPS coral
Care at a glance
Typical requirements of the genus – individual specimens may differ.
Difficulty
Demanding – better suited to experienced reef keepers.
Light
Moderate to high, as even as possible.
Flow
Moderate to strong and alternating, so the polyps stay clean.
Placement
Middle zone with open surroundings; the long polyps need space.
Feeding
Benefits from fine plankton and powdered food.
Goniopora and Alveopora stand out with their flower-like polyps, which stretch out far and sway in the current. Alveopora has shorter polyps with twelve tentacles, Goniopora much longer ones with 24. Both genera appreciate a mature tank with stable parameters and a certain level of nutrients, as conditions that are too sterile quickly lead to decline. Fine powdered food and a regular supply of trace elements support their care. With some experience, they reward you with a unique look that is constantly in motion.
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