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Alveopora ( flowerpot Coral ) Question
Hi , I'm doing some research on a Alveopora ( daisy/ flowerpot coral )
mainly because its says that false percula clowns ( I have 2 in qaurantine till the end of july hoping for a pair ) are in direct association with them would this be something for a beginner to take care for ?? and what about my calcium level how can I raise it without messing around with my other waterparameters ??? This are my waterparameters tank is running since may 19 finisched cycling 3 days ago Tank 29 g Bowfront Temp 78 Ph 8.2 salinity 1.025 Ammo 0 Nitrite 0 nitrate 10 Calcium 320 Dkh 12 Kaboke |
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I would definitely keep your calcium higher than that. Around 400 is what I aim for.
As well, what does it mean that false percula clowns are in direct association with Alveopora? I had a goniopora; my clown attempted to host in it, and the coral reacted strongly. I'd be careful about that. |
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If your reason to get an alveopora sp. coral is to host false percula clowns, I would recommend a frogspawn or hammer coral instead. Those two corals are hardier than any alveopora coral you're likely to obtain. Also, 3 day old cycled tank will still have alot of algae blooms ahead, which the alveopora coral may not respond favorably to.
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Thanks I will do some research for a frogspawn instead
its not something I'm gone add directly I'm just trying to do some research for the different possibility's I now that my tank is still very joung Kaboke |
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Here is a link to my clows hosting the torch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6G8dhpEtbM
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2 yellows tail damsels, yellow watchman goby, tail spot blennie, purple pseudocromis, starry blennie, 2 clowns, 1 black clown, mandarine |
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I have an alveopora and the clowns won't touch it. They are more interested in the frogspawn but haven't dove into it yet. The clowns killed my old goni too.
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I also recommend long polyped Leather Corals.
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Alveoporas aren't the easiest corals for which to care, much less having some fish irritating them.
I'd wait for your tank to start growing coraline on the glass/rocks as a sign your tank is more ready to accept corals. You have a lot of algae blooms ahead of you (although I hope for your sake, not.) I don't know out of personal experience, but I've heard some clowns like to host in Xenia Elongata. Anyone have any success? Good luck. If you do decide to go with Alveopora, it's one of my favorites, absolutely stunning. |
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