galaxea coral/Flowerpot coral

[fishfatty]

Are these really that hard to keep? I have a 75 gal. tank with 324 watts T5. Any certain requirements? What about the flowerpot coral (sun polyps)? Are they as hard as people say they are? Thanks

 

[wangotango]

galaxeas arent too hard to keep, but they arent one of the easiest either, and they do have long sweepers. gonioporas (flowerpot) usually dont do well in aquariums, but alveoporas do a little better ive heard.
-Justin

 

[wangotango]

oh sun polyps? ive never really heard them being referred to as flowerpots. in that case, sun polyps are pretty hardy, but you have to feed them at least 3 times a week, i feed mine frozen mysis shrimp when the lights go out and they begin to open up.
-Justin

 

[fishfatty]

Well Im not sure what they are on the tag at the LFS it says "Sunflower, Green- Med"
What do you think they are referring to? Its $38 and is about 6"

 

[jayc]

galaxeas- be sure to give lots of space between it and other's. LONG sweepers!
-Josh

 

[alyssia]

Sun polyps and flowerpots are two different things.

 

[fishfatty]

Well the tag said Sunflower- Green, Med....so what do you think it is? Thanks

 

[alyssia]

Originally Posted by FishFatty
Well the tag said Sunflower- Green, Med....so what do you think it is? Thanks

IDK, have you looked at pics on the internet?

 

[fishfatty]

Let Me Check

 

[fishfatty]

http://saltaquarium.about.com/librar...gionebrain.htm
EXCEPT FOR ITS GREEN...

 

[ci11337]

That's a Goniopora, I doubt anyones ever had one for more than a year and a half. If you like them try a alveopora...

 

[fishfatty]

Are galaxeas hard to keep?

 

[fishfatty]

bump

 

[joshh81]

I have owned 2 flowerpots.. both of which have reproduced.

 

[fishfatty]

I have decided against the flowerpot...but I might get the galaxea