Ice Flower Petals Alve

About this coral

Ice Flower Petals Alve is an Alveopora, an LPS coral in the flowerpot coral group. These corals have beautiful flowing polyps that bring movement and texture to a reef aquarium. The care information below is general guidance for Alveopora, not documentation for this particular named morph. Alveopora usually grows as flat plates or encrusting colonies. It does well in reef tanks with stable water and a carefully chosen spot with moderate light, gentle current and enough room for the polyps to extend.

Features:

• Flowerpot coral with flowing polyps that add motion and texture to a reef display.
• Alveopora is photosynthetic and can meet its energy needs from aquarium lighting.
• Target feeding is optional: some hobbyists report good growth without it, while others feed one to three times a week to support polyp extension.
• The polyps should sway gently in the current. If they are being blown around, the flow is too strong.
• If the light is too intense, the polyps may stay retracted. A coral that seems to stretch toward the light may not be getting enough.
• Peaceful, but more sensitive to changes in flow and light than its close relative Goniopora.

Specifications:

• Coral type: LPS, Alveopora (flowerpot coral group)
• Care level: Moderate to advanced; needs stable water conditions
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Lighting: Moderate, about 50 to 150 PAR; avoid intense direct light
• Water flow: Gentle to moderate; avoid strong direct flow
• Placement: Rockwork or sand bed with room for the polyps to extend
• Diet: Photosynthetic; optional target feeding
• Temperature: 74 to 80°F (23 to 27°C)
• pH: 8.1 to 8.4
• Salinity: 1.024 to 1.026