Alveopora are called flower pot corals and are related to Goniopora and Bernadpora. The difference between corals of the genus Alveopora and Goniopora is the number of tentacles on the polyps: Alveopora have 12 tentacles, whereas Goniopora have 24 tentacles.
The length and size of the polyps of the corals can vary between the different species. Usually no exact species classification is possible anyway, because the differences are too small. Green and gray color forms are common, sometimes in different pastel shades.
Keeping Alveopora flower pot corals can be demanding. Flower Pot corals are mostly found in lagoons, often with high turbidity and changing currents. It is therefore best to give them a shaded spot with varied but gentle flow. They thrive best with slightly elevated nutrient levels, and they like to be fed additional fine planctonic dry or live foods. If they do not open, try placing them in a different location.
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