Pink Petals Alveopora

About this coral

Pink Petals Alveopora is an LPS coral commonly sold as an Alveopora “flowerpot coral,” prized for its long, flowing polyp extension that sways in the current. In a reef aquarium, it’s a living centerpiece that adds motion and texture in lower-to-mid display areas, while also benefiting from stable, coral-typical water chemistry. Because this listing uses a shop name/morph-style identifier, this description provides general husbandry guidance for Alveopora (genus/group-level care) rather than claiming a specific species-level ID.

Features:

• LPS flowerpot-type coral known for extended, flowing polyps
• Generally regarded as intermediate care when kept in a stable reef system ([fastaquatics.com](https://www.fastaquatics.com/species/alveopora-coral/))
• Typically best with low-to-moderate lighting and low-to-moderate, indirect flow ([extremecorals.com](https://www.extremecorals.com/CoralCare_Alveopora.html))
• Placement in lower to mid tank areas (sand bed or stable rockwork) helps allow full polyp extension ([extremecorals.com](https://www.extremecorals.com/CoralCare_Alveopora.html))
• Peaceful coral—provides best results when spaced away from aggressive neighbors ([extremecorals.com](https://www.extremecorals.com/CoralCare_Alveopora.html))
• Uses photosynthesis; supplemental feeding (optional) can be offered 1–2x per week with fine coral foods ([extremecorals.com](https://www.extremecorals.com/CoralCare_Alveopora.html))

Specifications:

• Care level (general Alveopora): Intermediate ([fastaquatics.com](https://www.fastaquatics.com/species/alveopora-coral/))
• Minimum tank size (general Alveopora): 30 gallons ([fastaquatics.com](https://www.fastaquatics.com/species/alveopora-coral/))
• Lighting: Low to Moderate; ideal PAR noted as 80–150 ([extremecorals.com](https://www.extremecorals.com/CoralCare_Alveopora.html))
• Water flow: Low to moderate, indirect/gentle movement; avoid strong direct flow ([extremecorals.com](https://www.extremecorals.com/CoralCare_Alveopora.html))
• Placement: Lower to mid levels of the tank; sand bed or stable rockwork ([extremecorals.com](https://www.extremecorals.com/CoralCare_Alveopora.html))
• Feeding: Photosynthesis primarily; supplemental broadcast or gentle target feeding 1–2x/week with fine foods (examples mentioned: phytoplankton/reef-roids types) ([extremecorals.com](https://www.extremecorals.com/CoralCare_Alveopora.html))
• Temperature: 76–80°F ([fastaquatics.com](https://www.fastaquatics.com/species/alveopora-coral/))
• Salinity (SG): 1.025 (noted standard reef parameter) ([fastaquatics.com](https://www.fastaquatics.com/species/alveopora-coral/))
• pH: 8.1–8.4 ([fastaquatics.com](https://www.fastaquatics.com/species/alveopora-coral/))
• Alkalinity: 8–9 dKH ([fastaquatics.com](https://www.fastaquatics.com/species/alveopora-coral/))
• Calcium: 420–450 ppm ([fastaquatics.com](https://www.fastaquatics.com/species/alveopora-coral/))
• Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm ([fastaquatics.com](https://www.fastaquatics.com/species/alveopora-coral/))
• Nitrate: Under 10 ppm (low) ([fastaquatics.com](https://www.fastaquatics.com/species/alveopora-coral/))
• Phosphate: Under 0.05 ppm ([fastaquatics.com](https://www.fastaquatics.com/species/alveopora-coral/))
• Adult size (general): Colony/indefinite growth under stable conditions ([fastaquatics.com](https://www.fastaquatics.com/species/alveopora-coral/))