Sunset Glow Alveopora (Alveopora fenestrata)
Quick Stats
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Care Level: Intermediate
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Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
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Colour Form: Soft Pink Eyes with Vivid Yellow Tentacles
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Water Conditions: 24-28°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
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Family: Oculinidae
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Lighting: Moderate to High
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Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
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Water Flow: Moderate
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Placement: Mid to Bottom
Overview
The Sunset Glow Alveopora is a rare and captivating coral known for its soft pink centers in the eyes of its polyps, complemented by vibrant yellow tentacles. This unique colouration creates a striking contrast, resembling the colours of a sunset over the horizon. As a rare variant of Alveopora fenestrata, it is a highly prized addition to reef tanks, offering both elegance and visual interest. Its delicate and fluid tentacles sway with the water flow, adding a dynamic yet calming effect to your aquarium.
Care & Feeding
The Sunset Glow Alveopora thrives under moderate to high lighting, which enhances its vibrant pink and yellow hues. It requires moderate water flow, allowing its tentacles to sway gracefully without the risk of damage. While it primarily relies on photosynthesis, this coral benefits from occasional feedings of mysis shrimp, plankton, or specialized coral foods, which help support its health and enhance its colour. Regular maintenance of calcium, magnesium, and alkalinity levels is crucial to keep its structure strong and vibrant.
Optimal Parameters
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Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
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Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
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Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
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Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
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Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Placement
The Sunset Glow Alveopora should be placed in the mid to bottom regions of the tank, where it has space to extend its tentacles and showcase its stunning colours. Due to its semi-aggressive nature, it should be positioned away from other corals to avoid stinging interactions. With its unusual pink and yellow hues, this coral adds a radiant and rare touch to any reef aquarium.
🌅🌟 Bring the brilliance of a sunset to your reef with the Sunset Glow Alveopora!