 ALVEOPORA CARE
Alveopora is a delicate type of LPS similar to Goniopora but with 12 tentacles instead of 24. Many aquarists find Alveopora easier to care for than Goniopora. Please see below for additional care tips for Alveopora.
 LOCATION
Islands of the Indo-Pacific including Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef.
 LIGHTING
In terms of lighting these corals, we have had success keeping Alveopora under a wide range of intensities. They will likely adjust to whatever lighting level you currently have in your home aquarium however we recommend that if you have particularly bright lights, give them time in moderate lighting to adjust.
Low Light
Low light translates to about 30-50 PAR
Medium Light
Medium Light is between 50-150 PAR
High Light
High Light is anything over 150 PAR
Lighting is a loaded topic, so for a more in-depth discussion of lighting.
 WATER FLOW
Moderate to strong water movement is recommended. Alveopora, like Gonipora, are sensitive to contact, but strong indirect flow does not appear to bother them.
 FEEDING
Alveopora relies heavily on the products of their zooxanthellae. This coral may benefit from the addition of phytoplankton as a food source. While the coral itself may consume some phytoplankton, the real benefit is the increased population of rotifers that feed on the phytoplankton. Rotifers make a good meal to a vast array of corals. In the past, phytoplankton based foods were not commonly available but now they are easier to acquire.
If phytoplankton is not readily available, you may attempt to feed the coral finely ground meaty foods. The food should almost have a paste-like consistency before being administered.
 PROPAGATION
In terms of propagation, this genus has been successfully fragmented.
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