Alveopora flow question

Discussion in 'LPS Corals' started by ynzheng, Dec 1, 2010.

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  1. ynzheng

    ynzheng Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I was keeping my alveopora coral in my 55 which had only one korilia 2 (and it is losing power over the year...) So basically the flow was quite low and the alveopora is really opening up... Recently I decide to replace the korilia 2 with a new korilia evolution 750... But even it is in the other end of tank and blowing towards the water surface, the alveopora is still like totally getting blown away... My turn over rate is only like 15X now with the new powerhead... Is it still too much for the alveopora?
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Yes too much flow. Goniopora and Alevopora like a very gentle swaying flow. They will not open fully in an area of high flow. Prehaps you can buffer the flow some how give the coral some relief.