Coral ID

[glstine]

I was wondering if someone could ID this coral for me. Picked it up a lfs that had quite a selection of reasonably priced corals, but was less than helpful. Figured I could look it up, but can't seem to find it.

 

[bill302]

I believe its a Genus Goniopora - (Flowerpot Coral)

 

[glstine]

That would be it, thanks.

 

[czwicky]

May also be an aleveopora. Could you take a close up picture of the end if one of the tentacles? Then I can tell you

 

[bill302]

These are considered difficult corals to keep but here is some good info. on them....Feature Article: The Successful Aquarium Culture of Goniopora Species — Advanced Aquarist | Aquarist Magazine and Blog

 

[glstine]

Thanks for the replies. Been out of the hobby for a number of years, this morning remembered I had a flowerpot before and it didn't do well. Hopefully, I will do better this time, I'm in a much better position to care for my tanks now.