Coral species · Daisy Coral

Alveopora spp.

Soft, swaying daisy-like polyps on long stalks: a striking Australian LPS for experienced reefkeepers.

Overview

Alveopora is a genus of stony corals known for long, fleshy polyp stalks topped with a crown of 12 short tentacles. Extended, a colony looks like a field of small daisies moving in the current, which is where the common name comes from.

It is often confused with Goniopora; the easiest way to tell them apart is the tentacle count, with Alveopora carrying 12 per polyp and Goniopora carrying 24.

Appearance and colour

Colours include creams, browns, greens and soft pinks, often with contrasting tentacle tips. Polyp extension is the main attraction, so stable conditions matter more for this coral than for most.

Care in the aquarium

Alveopora suits an established, stable system with moderate lighting and gentle, alternating flow. It benefits from fine particulate foods and a nutrient level that is not stripped too low. Place it where its polyps can extend fully without touching neighbours, and acclimate it gradually to new lighting.

At a glance

Daisy Coral

Type LPS (large polyp stony)
Also known as Daisy coral, Alveopora
Lighting Moderate
Water flow Moderate, indirect
Placement Middle of the reef or sand bed
Feeding Fine particulate and planktonic foods
Care level Moderate to advanced
Temperament Peaceful

Every coral is unique. Photos are representative of the species; each colony varies in shape, size and colour.

Responsibly sourced

How we source Alveopora spp.

Our corals are collected on the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, from the northern areas of the Reef down to Bundaberg, our home. Our diving collection vessels are equipped for long-distance travel, so we can find the best corals and keep them in pristine condition on the way to our holding facility.

Jeremy leads our harvesting team, which is extensively trained in safe, sustainable collecting techniques. We work to a strictly limited quota across broad reef areas within specific zones, taking small numbers of corals of limited size and premium quality and leaving the majority of the coral intact.

At our Bundaberg holding facility, Travis and the team fine-tune feeding, lighting and husbandry so every coral is in top condition before it is carefully packed and shipped. Our growing aquaculture program supports our vision of offering a 100% aquacultured source of premium corals.

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Limited, selective harvest

A strictly limited quota, taken from broad reef areas in specific zones. Small numbers, limited sizes and premium quality.

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Stewardship and certification

We participate in Provision Reef, an industry stewardship program, and maintain CITES certification for responsible sourcing.

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Towards 100% aquacultured

Our growing aquaculture program in Bundaberg supports our vision of a fully aquacultured source of premium corals.

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