Green Goniopora (Flowerpot Coral)

Bring your reef to life with the dazzling Green Goniopora! Its bright, fluorescent green polyps dance gracefully in the water, creating a mesmerizing garden effect. A true eye-catcher and a favourite among coral lovers looking for vibrant movement in their aquariums.

Additional Information

The Green Goniopora is a striking LPS coral known for its vivid green tentacles that extend like delicate flowers. When healthy, it forms a lush, flowing display that adds stunning motion and colour to your reef tank. Though moderately challenging, with stable conditions and the right care, it thrives beautifully.

Scientific Name: Goniopora stokesi
Common Name: Green Goniopora, Green Flowerpot Coral

Care Level: Moderate
Lighting: Moderate to high (PAR 100–200) — under blue LED or T5 lighting, the green fluorescence glows intensely.
Water Flow: Gentle to moderate; avoid strong, direct flow to prevent polyp damage.
Placement: Mid to lower regions of the tank, giving ample space for its tentacles to extend fully.

Feeding: Regular target feeding with phytoplankton, zooplankton, or coral foods such as Polyplab Reef-Roids or Aquaforest Power Food helps promote healthy growth and colour.

Ideal Water Parameters:

Temperature: 24–26 °C
Salinity: 1.025–1.026 (35 ppt)
pH: 8.1–8.4
Alkalinity: 8–9 dKH
Calcium: 420–450 ppm
Magnesium: 1300–1350 ppm
Nitrate: <10 ppm
Phosphate: <0.05 ppm

Tank Size: Minimum 80 L recommended to maintain stable water parameters and space for colony expansion.

Compatibility: Peaceful coral; keep away from aggressive LPS or corals with long sweeper tentacles.

Notes: Green Goniopora flourish in well-maintained reef systems with consistent dosing of trace elements, amino acids, and calcium. Stability is key — sudden parameter changes can cause polyp retraction or tissue loss.