green branching Goniopora?

[bprewit]

LFS has one of these and a good price so am very very tempted. I searched maast for this but didnt turn up any hits and google search found that they are a bit more hardy than the more common Goniopora so anyone think yay or na on this guy? It would sure look nice in my tank if it would live!

[GaryP]

I was told the same thing by an LFS owner I trust in new Orleans. Are you sure its Gonipora? Count the petals. It might be Alveopora. 12 vs. 24 petals per polyp. Here is some info for you.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/dec2002/invert.htm

[GaryP]

Try searching for Goniopora pandoraensis

http://whelk.aims.gov.au/coralsearch/html/201-300/Species%20pages/202.htm