Everbloom Blossom Coral (Alveopora sp.)
Quick Stats
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Colour Form: Vibrant Green with Striking Pink Centers
- Water Conditions: 24-28°C, dKH 7-10, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
- Family: Poritidae
- Lighting: Moderate
- Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
- Water Flow: Moderate
- Placement: Bottom to Mid
Overview
The Everbloom Blossom Coral is a breathtakingly delicate species, featuring lush green polyps adorned with vivid pink centers, creating a stunning floral effect. Its long, flowing tentacles give it a soft, dynamic movement, resembling a blooming underwater garden. Unlike its close relative, Goniopora, Alveopora is known for being slightly easier to care for, making it a fantastic choice for reef aquarists looking to add an elegant, organic touch to their tank.
Care & Feeding
This coral flourishes under moderate lighting and gentle to moderate water flow, allowing its polyps to fully extend and sway beautifully. While largely photosynthetic, it benefits from occasional feedings of planktonic foods such as reef roids, phytoplankton, or finely minced seafood, enhancing both its health and vibrant coloration. Maintaining stable calcium, magnesium, and alkalinity levels is key to supporting its skeletal structure and longevity.
Optimal Parameters
- Alkalinity (dKH): 7-10
- Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Placement
Position the Everbloom Blossom Coral in the bottom to mid-section of your tank, ensuring it has enough space to expand fully without direct competition from more aggressive corals. Its graceful movement and vibrant contrast of green and pink hues bring a sense of natural harmony to any reef, making it an enchanting, eye-catching addition to a well-maintained marine aquarium.