Flowerpot corals, or Goniopora are considered among the most difficult to keep. Over the last few years, there have been a few success stories.
Shane is correct, it does come from areas of lower water quality, where most other corals will not survive.
For most people, this means don't buy this coral no matter what the guy at the LFS says. About 98% of the time it will end up failing in less than 18 months.
If you are going to try it, you should have a specific plan of attack, especially in the area of feeding it. If you have really read up on it, and have a plan, then go for it. You might be one of the few that are successful.
But, shame on you if you just buy it with the attitude of "I'll just put it in the tank and see how it does". This just supports more destruction of the reef.
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