Where to buy Pali Flowerpot Coral
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About Pali Flowerpot Coral
Goniopora paliformis is an LPS coral with branching colonies composed of cylindrical polyps that extend from a rigid skeleton. Polyps are typically brown, tan, or cream-colored with contrasting dark mouths, and feature short, finger-like tentacles arranged in concentric circles.
Key facts
- Additional Notes
- Pali Flowerpots are notoriously sensitive and require excellent water stability. Avoid sudden parameter swings and ensure active feeding regimen for long-term survival.
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
- Coral Type
- LPS
- Feeding Needs
- Primarily photosynthetic; benefits from supplemental meaty foods (copepods, phytoplankton, or small zooplankton) 2–3 times per week.
- Care Requirements
- • Moderate to strong water flow, but not direct turbulent current • Bright lighting (PAR 200–400) from LED or quality T5 • Feed small zooplankton 2–3 times per week (copepods, rotifers) • Maintain stable water params: 1.025 SG, pH 8.1–8.3, temp 76–78°F • Place on rockwork or rubble, slightly elevated for feeding convenience
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to the Hawaiian Islands and Australia.
- Coloration
- Brown to green with flowerpot-like structure
- Min tank size
- 50 gallons
- Appearance Description
- Goniopora paliformis is an LPS coral with branching colonies composed of cylindrical polyps that extend from a rigid skeleton. Polyps are typically brown, tan, or cream-colored with contrasting dark mouths, and feature short, finger-like tentacles arranged in concentric circles.
- Flow Requirement
- Low to Medium
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