{"product_id":"pink-flowerpot-coral","title":"Pink Flowerpot Coral","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink Flowerpot Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pink Flowerpot Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoniopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LPS – Large Polyp Stony Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower to Mid Aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes – allow space from neighbouring corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink Flowerpot Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoniopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e coral known for its long, flowing polyps and soft pink colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen fully extended, each polyp resembles a tiny flower, creating constant movement through the aquarium and giving this coral its familiar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowerpot Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink Goniopora can make an impressive feature coral in a reef aquarium, particularly when placed where its polyps have plenty of room to extend naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink Flowerpot Coral is best suited to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emature, stable reef aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with consistent water parameters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt generally prefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate lighting and moderate, indirect water flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The goal is enough flow to gently move the polyps and keep detritus from settling without blasting the coral directly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid placing it in areas of harsh, turbulent flow, as this can prevent full polyp extension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the coral in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elower to middle areas of the aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adjusting its position depending on the strength of your lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow plenty of room around the coral. Fully extended \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoniopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e polyps can reach well beyond the skeleton and may sting or irritate neighbouring corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough Flowerpot Corals receive energy from photosynthesis, they can also benefit from regular feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable foods include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine powdered coral foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZooplankton-based foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall suspended coral foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmino acid and coral nutrition supplements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding small amounts regularly can help support healthy growth and strong polyp extension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best results, maintain stable reef conditions including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.024–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 7–9 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 400–450 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1250–1400 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable nutrient levels and consistent water chemistry are particularly important with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoniopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Like Them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pink Flowerpot Coral combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft colour with incredible movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an excellent choice for adding life and texture to a reef display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen healthy and fully extended, the mass of flowing pink polyps can become one of the most eye-catching areas of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a particularly good option for reef keepers wanting something with more movement than a typical encrusting or plating coral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67583595708493,"sku":null,"price":169.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/c5be6b65-9c6c-4b0e-ae5e-e6b4a0ab06c3-_MG_5055.webp?v=1791366275","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/pink-flowerpot-coral","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}