what coral is this?

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  1. marvollo

    marvollo Astrea Snail

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    got it from a local pet store under assorted coral. anyone know what this is or have any info on it?
     

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  2. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    looks like goniopora to me. A very challenging coral to keep. Unfortunately it requires a specific water chem, failure to provide results in its death!

    Good look tho!
     
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  3. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    good eye phoenix! +1, they do not live very long in captivity..
     
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  4. antonym518

    antonym518 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    just gave mine away it was declining.
     
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  5. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Yup Goniopora. And yes very challenging. It's funny how there always being sold as easy or misc coral

    J
     
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  6. kimmy

    kimmy Feather Duster

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    I was told by a LFS once that the "flower pot" version (like the one pictured) is much much harder than the branching type. Branching type being much more forgiving.
     
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  7. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I'll never own one again. If your LFS had it under asst. corals, you may want to educate them. Unless they knowingly sold it regardless of demise. I'd return it for something else.
     
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  8. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    I had one for around 6 months , allot of target feeding it had gotten brown jelly which striped about half of it before I was able to get it under control.
    it slowly declined after that.
     
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  9. wastemanagement

    wastemanagement Eyelash Blennie

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    they are a nice looking coral but one many think should be left in the sea ,because of its extreamly high death rate in home aquaria,
    enjoy it well it lasts or tack it back for a trade.
    eithr way good luck
     
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  10. marvollo

    marvollo Astrea Snail

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    thanks for all the info guys. unfortunatly the pet store has a no return policy. lesson learned from me. dont buy something if i dont know what it is. i am seeing if anyone in my reef club wants to trade for it
     
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