Help me ID this coral

talon4x4 · 07-14-2007, 12:31 AM

I got this coral the other day and I can't for the life of me remember what it's called.

Thanks!

thekid55 · 07-14-2007, 12:41 AM

flower pot, ( gonapora ) spelling.

it is advised not to get this coral. it often dies after awahile they tend to die. i had one that started lossing tissue after 5 months but i didnt have the best light or flow on it.
that said i have seen tanks where it does great.
give it high light ( MH ) and good flow ( wave flow would be the best so its not only on one side )

good luck they are great coral. im sure someone else will give you more info

motorslave · 07-14-2007, 12:43 AM

Yup, flower pot and yup, difficult with a low survival rate.

thekid55 · 07-14-2007, 12:52 AM

here are some pics of mine in my old tank.

Loverotties · 07-14-2007, 05:45 AM

flower pot!

talon4x4 · 07-14-2007, 09:20 AM

Thanks for the ID. Right now I have 2x175w MH in there. And various flow patterns around it. Anything else I should do to help survivability?? Do you spot feed?? Rotifers or phytoplankton??

One other question.....what the MH go out they close up. Is that normal??