themanthelegond
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well i bought one of these this weekend at the LFS. The is conflicting info on the net about these that i did not see until i bought it. some sites say it is a novice type coral while others say it is harder to keep like its cousin the goniopora. It seems to be somewhat photosynthetic. anyone have one? any advice on its care? I will post a picture of it when i get home from work.
here is what i could find that says it is easy to care for. is this correct?
Latin NameAlveopora sp.Common NameAlveopora CoralAlso known asAlveoporaUnlike Gonipora, which is one of the most frequently available corals to the trade, the closely related Alveopora is seldom seen. These corals are never plentiful, order fast when available! Although it looks superficially similar to Gonipora,, Alveopora is easier to maintain in the aquarium. Collected colonies are generally more elongated than the typically ball shaped Goniopora. These corals can expand and contract tremendously. Size will vary from smaller when you receive them, to larger after they have adjusted to your aquarium for a period of weeks.
Like most Large Polyp Stony Corals, their tissue is very thin. It requires outstanding water conditions and may benefit from addition of trace elements. It requires medium to bright, indirect light and generally expands best in low to medium water flow. In nature it is typically found in turbid, shallow waters.
SizesSmall/Around 1"-2"
Medium/Around 2"-3"
Large/Around 3"-4"
Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)
AvailabilityRare, not often available. Act fast when in stock!
here is what i could find that says it is easy to care for. is this correct?
Latin NameAlveopora sp.Common NameAlveopora CoralAlso known asAlveoporaUnlike Gonipora, which is one of the most frequently available corals to the trade, the closely related Alveopora is seldom seen. These corals are never plentiful, order fast when available! Although it looks superficially similar to Gonipora,, Alveopora is easier to maintain in the aquarium. Collected colonies are generally more elongated than the typically ball shaped Goniopora. These corals can expand and contract tremendously. Size will vary from smaller when you receive them, to larger after they have adjusted to your aquarium for a period of weeks.
Like most Large Polyp Stony Corals, their tissue is very thin. It requires outstanding water conditions and may benefit from addition of trace elements. It requires medium to bright, indirect light and generally expands best in low to medium water flow. In nature it is typically found in turbid, shallow waters.
SizesSmall/Around 1"-2"
Medium/Around 2"-3"
Large/Around 3"-4"
Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)
AvailabilityRare, not often available. Act fast when in stock!