{"product_id":"goniastrea-coral","title":"Goniastrea Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003eGoniastrea is a classic large polyp stony coral that has been a part of the reef aquarium hobby for decades. It belongs to a family of corals sometimes referred to as \"honeycomb corals\" for their distinct, tightly packed corallites. This species forms a solid, stony base and grows in an encrusting or boulder-like fashion, steadily adding mass to the reef structure. In a home aquarium, it brings a unique texture and a robust presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of a Goniastrea colony is a bumpy landscape of individual polyp mouths. Unlike the long, flowing tentacles of many other LPS corals, its polyps are short, giving the coral a fleshy, textured appearance rather than a shaggy one. Colouration is quite variable in the wild, ranging from greens and browns to deep reds, often with the polyp centers displaying a contrasting colour. This gives the colony a subtle, intricate pattern when viewed up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoniastrea care is straightforward in an established reef tank. It prefers moderate light levels, somewhere in the 100-200 PAR range, making it suitable for placement on the sand bed or in the lower to middle sections of the rockwork. Water flow should be moderate and indirect, enough to keep detritus from settling on its surface but not strong enough to cause tissue to pull back. While photosynthetic, it will show enhanced growth with occasional target feeding of small meaty foods. For spacing, it's best to leave a few inches around it, as it can produce short sweeper tentacles after lights out. Stable water parameters with calcium around 420-440 ppm and alkalinity between 8-9 dKH will support its steady, calcifying growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG item, so you'll receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42285642022967,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260626-AZBM","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/2bd3ef61-e917-4c65-ba7d-376c6378ab66-_MG_4149.png?v=1782497079","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/goniastrea-coral","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}