OGO Queen Of Hearts
Alveopora Spp.
Milk bottle white outer lashes with a deep red centre. Lovely piece!
You will receive a small frag alike to the coral shown in the image.
Care Requirements
Difficulty
Moderate
PAR
80-150
Light
Medium
Flow
Low-Med
Feeding
Recommended
Temperament
Peaceful
Also Known As
Alveo
Live Arrival
Guaranteed
Fast Dispatch
Mon - Fri
Frequently Asked Questions
Alveopora (Also known as alveo coral)
How do I care for Alveopora?
Lower to mid tank works best. Similar to gonis - they'll stretch toward the light so don't stress about placing them too high initially.
Count the tentacles to tell them apart from gonis - alveopora have 12 per polyp, gonis have 24. Alveopora are actually a bit hardier in our experience.
Treating them exactly like gonis. They're more tolerant of flow variation but still prefer things on the gentler side.
Full polyp extension with that daisy-like appearance. They should look fluffy and reaching, not retracted or stringy.
Are Alveopora suitable for beginners?
With some experience, yes. They're not the hardest coral to keep, but you'll want stable parameters and a bit of research under your belt first.
Plenty of newer hobbyists keep Alveopora successfully - just make sure your tank is cycled properly and you're testing your water regularly. We'd suggest having at least a few months of reef keeping experience before trying these.
Our alveopora are quarantined and settled before sale, which gives you a head start compared to stressed imports.
What tank parameters do you keep your coral in?
We keep all our coral in stable, proven parameters. These are tried and tested - our coral thrives in these conditions and will transition smoothly to similar setups.
Magnesium
1400
Alkalinity
8.4 dKH
Calcium
430-440
Phosphate
0.05-0.1
Nitrate
10-20
Do you ship Alveopora to my area?
Yes, we deliver UK-wide - from Cornwall to Scotland and everywhere in between.
All orders are packed in insulated boxes with heat packs during colder months to maintain stable temperatures during transit.
We ship throughout the week via Royal Mail Guaranteed or DX Live Stock services to ensure your coral arrives as healthy as possible.
What's your live arrival guarantee?
Every order comes with our live arrival guarantee.
If anything arrives dead or dying, send us a photo within 2 hours of delivery and we'll sort a replacement or refund - no arguing, no hassle.
We're confident in this because we settle and aquaculture all our coral in-house before it's ever listed. You're not getting stressed imports that might not make it through the first week.
Our coral has already proven it thrives in captivity before it reaches you.
How should I acclimate Alveopora when they arrive?
Important: DO NOT drip acclimate coral!
Float the sealed bag in your tank for 20-30 minutes to match the temperature. Then open the bag and place the coral straight into your tank (or dip first if you prefer).
Place low on the sandbed for the first few days so the piece can get used to your tank conditions and lighting.
Why no drip acclimation? Some ammonia buildup can occur during shipping, but due to the pH drop in the bag, it becomes non-toxic. If you slowly add tank water with higher pH, that ammonia becomes toxic again and can harm or kill the coral. Temperature matching is all you need.
Don't panic if polyps are retracted at first - they often take a day or two to fully open up after shipping.