{"product_id":"goniopora-lps-085-copy","title":"Green Bernardpora","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBernardpora\u003c\/strong\u003e are often referred to as a micro-goniopora or flower pot coral but have recently been delineated to their genus of Bernardpora. They have a skeleton with extending polyps that can recede and extend at their whim. They are considered to be an encrusting species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is often confused with Montipora or even Goniopora due to their short and stubby polyps yet they remain in their own separate genus. Their common name is “thorn coral” due to the look of the polyps and some worms that can host them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"351\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"296\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to Advanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"351\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eREQUIREMENTS AND CARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"637\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"637\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eLighting Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBernardpora are among our intermediary group when it comes to lighting. They tend to be happiest with moderate lighting but are more concerned with flow than light. As with many of the LPS corals, too much light can cause discoloration and receding polyps. As we’ve mentioned before, these coral can be trained for higher PAR, but if this is your wish we recommend doing it slowly as the potential for bleaching is high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eWater Flow Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn terms of flow Bernardpora corals will need to be kept in a low - moderate flow area. Too much flow causes the polyps to stay receded close to the body. In turn, the coral will not get its proper nutrients as its filtration through the polyps will be decreased. Too little flow can cause detritus build up, and no flow to reach the bottom of the colony,potentially leading to tissue death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"852\"\u003ePlacement in Tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Position Bernardpora corals on the sandbed or lower regions of the aquarium, ensuring they have ample space to accommodate their growth and to prevent aggression towards neighboring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/strong\u003e While primarily photosynthetic, Bernardpora corals benefit from supplemental feedings. Offering small meaty foods, such as brine shrimp or mysis shrimp, can promote faster growth and enhanced coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eAggressiveness:\u003c\/strong\u003e These corals can exhibit aggressive tendencies, especially during nighttime when their sweeper tentacles extend. It's crucial to provide sufficient space between them and other corals to prevent potential stinging incidents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintaining stable water conditions is vital. Ideal parameters include a temperature range of 74° - 83° F (23° - 28° C), salinity between 1.023 - 1.025 specific gravity, calcium levels of 400 - 450 ppm, alkalinity between 8 - 11 dKH, magnesium levels of 1200 - 1350 ppm, and strontium levels of 8 - 10 ppm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Inverts Bay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43549988913291,"sku":"43549988913291","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/8578\/9835\/files\/1000046805.jpg?v=1748712049","url":"https:\/\/ca9ea5-6d.myshopify.com\/products\/goniopora-lps-085-copy","provider":"Inverts Bay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}