I dont think there will ever be "a" missing link. If you look at the
history of this guy in captivity, we've actually come a long way. at least
for the more serious hobbyist.
The first issue was poor lighting, the next was thinking that all corals
need pristine quality water, then the introduction of phytoplankton and
rotifers.(which in my opinion is the largest success to date)
Its simply a fact that stores will sell them because of their appeal to
non-educated hobbyists. ive pretty much dedicated the last few years to try
and understand these corals better. and with great success recently. A baby
gonio! While i dont have it up online yet, i will have a database dedicated
to these guys and ask that everyone who owns one, comes and enters their
information, and return later to update it. Maybe collectivly we can add 1
more piece to the daunting puzzle. So for those willing, www.dets.com .
Ill have the database up and running by this weekend at the latest. (now im
stoked and will probably have it online tonight. )

-Rich


"Royce" wrote in message
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Does anyone have any knowledge of a flowerpot coral that's pinkish-orange
in
color? It was given to me a little over a year ago, and it has grown
considerably. Am I "one of the lucky ones", or is this particular coral
different from the other flowerpots that are usually sure to die in
captivity?
Royce