Need ID on Coral Please. Pics.

[woodycb]

Do not know what this is. Got it cheap from a local fish store.

 

[woodycb]

This might be a better pic.

 

[jpeggerling]

Looks like a Flower Pot (Goniopora lobata) It does not look very healthy. I would do some research on them. They don't have a very long tank life.

 

[woodycb]

that was 5 min. after putting him in the tank. It has been 4hrs now and he is huge and looks vibrant and good.

 

[GreenSarco]

Yes, that is a flowerpot or gonipora. They fairly common in the trade. It is extremely difficult to keep. It may look great for a while, but it gradually start to recede...sorry.

 

[five.five-six]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10092192#post10092192 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jpeggerling
Looks like a Flower Pot (Goniopora lobata) It does not look very healthy. I would do some research on them. They don't have a very long tank life.

well it depends on the tank... but typically you are correct...IIRC they need to feed on zooplankton which are wiped out by protein skimmers

 

[woodycb]

Well he only cost me $10. So if he lives for a little while I will get my moneys worth I guess.

 

[jpeggerling]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10099656#post10099656 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by woodycb
Well he only cost me $10. So if he lives for a little while I will get my moneys worth I guess.

They are beautiful corals. I really wanted on for along time. I did my research and everyone told me I would be disappointed. 10 buck well worth the money. Good luck with it.