I thinkit one of the hardest coral to keep in an aquarium ,not many ppl have success with them so dont feel bad and dont waste you money ,JMO
heres a chart on them ,On thing i do think you should do is read more about the coral before buying it,As you are a beginner i dont think you shoud buy hard to keep corals ;It will save lots of time and money
Family: Poritidae
Polyp Size: LPS - Large polyp stony
Range: South Pacific
Color Form: Red
Ideal Supplements: Calcium, Strontium, Trace elements
Reef Compatible: Yes
Tank Conditions: 72-78?F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Water Flow: Medium to Strong
Light: High
Dominance: Aggressive
Placement: Low to Medium
Care Level: Difficult