Goniopora, the flowerpot coral, grows long polyps tipped with a small crown of tentacles, and a fully open colony moves with the water. This page gathers the Goniopora from our LPS corals, including named pieces like Hollywood Nights, Ring of Fire and OG Grand Master.
Goniopora has a hard reputation, because for years many of them slowly declined in home aquariums. Keepers do much better with them now, and the colonies that thrive usually share a few conditions:
- A mature, stable tank. Steady alkalinity, calcium and magnesium matter more than chasing a perfect number.
- Regular feeding with fine coral foods or phytoplankton.
- Some nutrients in the water. They tend to struggle in ultra low nutrient tanks.
- Moderate light and varied flow, with enough room that the polyps stay clear of neighbors.
Polyp extension tells you how a Goniopora is doing. Full extension through the day is a good sign, while a colony that stays pulled in for days is a reason to test your water. Expect a new piece to take a while to open fully after the move. This is not a first coral, so if your tank is still young, look at our beginner friendly corals first.
Most of the Goniopora here fall in our Signature range, $200 to $499. Livestock ships Monday through Wednesday. We confirm a delivery day with you before your order goes out, and we hold it if the weather is bad or a colony needs more time in quarantine. Our refund policy sets out the Live Arrival Guarantee for shipped corals.