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Originally Posted by George
That would be a flowerpot. It's super hard to keep alive for a long period.
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Correct on the ID!
However, Goniopora corals have been kept with great success over the past few years. It all boils down to which species you're looking at.
Here is an article (2002) describing the genus and some of the challenges associated with its husbandry:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...002/invert.htm
Here is a reefbuilders article showcasing what a little skill and patience has made possible:
http://reefbuilders.com/2010/02/20/g...lue-goniopora/
And finally, here is a release from ORA showcasing the commercial viability of Goniopora:
http://glassbox-design.com/2010/ora-red-goniopora/
In short, stay away from Goniopora stokesi and lobata, keep your iron and magnesium levels stable, and pretend they're an SPS.
HTH