🌸 Alveopora Coral – A Soft, Flowing Favorite for Every Reef Aquarium

What is an Alveopora Coral?

The Alveopora coral is a highly sought-after LPS coral (Large Polyp Stony Coral) known for its delicate, flower-like polyps and gentle swaying motion. Often called the "daisy of the reef," Alveopora adds elegant movement and natural beauty to any saltwater reef tank. With 12-tip tentacles (unlike its cousin, Goniopora, which has 24), Alveopora is ideal for hobbyists who want that flowing aesthetic without the fuss. Available in dreamy greens, soft pinks, pearlescent whites, and shimmering pastels, this coral is the perfect accent for beginner and advanced reef aquarists alike.

Alveopora Coral Care Guide

Alveopora is easier to keep than many other LPS corals, making it a great choice for hobbyists looking for low-maintenance corals with movement. To keep your coral happy:

✅ Temperature: 76–80°F

✅ Salinity: 1.024–1.026

✅ pH: 8.1–8.4

✅ Lighting: Moderate (PAR 75–150 is ideal)

✅ Water Flow: Low to moderate—avoid blasting polyps

Stable water parameters and soft lighting will help your Alveopora thrive long-term in your marine aquarium.

Best Placement for Alveopora Coral

Place your Alveopora coral in the mid to lower section of your reef tank, where the light is not too intense, and the current is calm and consistent. Avoid placing it near aggressive neighbors, and give it enough space to sway freely without risk of irritation or crowding.

🔎 Keyword Tip: great placement coral for peaceful LPS reef tanks

What to Feed Alveopora Coral

While Alveopora is photosynthetic, it benefits from target feeding 1–2 times a week. Feeding encourages full polyp extension, stronger growth, and vibrant color.

🧪 Best coral foods: Reef Roids, Coral Frenzy, Phytoplankton, and powdered coral blends

🎯 Target feeding tip: Use a coral feeder or turkey baster to gently deliver food near the tentacles

Compatibility: Peaceful Tankmate With Big Visual Impact

Alveopora corals are peaceful and reef-safe. They play well with other non-aggressive corals and are safe with reef-friendly fish like clownfish, gobies, blennies, and tangs. They do not extend sweeper tentacles, making them a great option for mixed LPS and soft coral tanks.

Signs of Stress in Alveopora Coral

Watch for these signs to keep your coral healthy:

❌ Closed polyps – Could mean too much flow, lighting issues, or parameter swings

❌ Algae or brown film on skeleton – May indicate excess nutrients or lack of water movement

❌ Color loss or pale tissue – Often caused by insufficient light or poor feeding

✔️ Regular maintenance and attentive care will keep your Alveopora flourishing for years.

🌊 Why Choose Alveopora for Your Reef Aquarium?
Alveopora coral is the perfect choice for reef aquarists who want a beginner-friendly, low-aggression LPS coral with motion, color, and charm. Its graceful sway adds life to your aquascape, making it a standout in any saltwater reef tank.

✅ Easy to care for
✅ Safe for community reef tanks
✅ Visually striking and movement-rich