alvopora coral

[kksg2000]

hi bro, i had this alvopora coral for 2 weeks... it does not extend fully, at the most, the tentacles extend to 2-3mm that's all. Also, the moment, i turned off the lights, the tentacles retracted totally in 1-2 mins. i tried to position it different places it's not improving. The current position is at the tank sand substrate, low water flow, moderate light. Could anyone advise?

[LaW]

check your water parameter.

its not right.

check PO4, Ca, KH, pH, NO2, NO3.

I would check Ca and KH more.

and if possible, do a water change.

all the best.

[kksg2000]

check your water parameter.

its not right.

check PO4, Ca, KH, pH, NO2, NO3.

I would check Ca and KH more.

and if possible, do a water change.

all the best.

bro, ..all ok. Ca a bit high 500. but all my other corals are doing well.. ?

[LaW]

bro, ..all ok. Ca a bit high 500. but all my other corals are doing well.. ?

from what i experience in my early days, when my Ca and KH are too high, some corals don't open.

maybe you can try lowering your Ca as your main priority as a current problem solving solution.

[yikai]

alveopora is not the easiest coral to care for just FYI.

[kksg2000]

alveopora is not the easiest coral to care for just FYI.

yup.. mislead by JM believing it was a easy coral. in btw, my Goniopora coral is blooming

[Underwater]

yup.. mislead by JM believing it was a easy coral. in btw, my Goniopora coral is blooming

They said that this is an easy coral to keep? My goodness! You should ask how long have they kept this coral in captivity and share their secrets.

[kksg2000]

They said that this is an easy coral to keep? My goodness! You should ask how long have they kept this coral in captivity and share their secrets.

yup, they said so...and tried their sales tactics to sell me the reefmax A,b,c ++ ... luckily i din buy. my last time visiting JM...