Alveapora no long polyps

[promotheus2070]

Hi reefers .
So i picked up this pinkish frag of alveopora since my mom liked the coloration that much in the store .

I dind know it even was alveopora until the salesman told me so .

Id notice no long polyps , once asked about i got the answer that its new in the system so could be of stress ...

What do you guys think ? Are there types of alveopora that just stay this short or can it change during some period of acclimation in my system ?

Thanks in advance

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Yes, some types are short stemmed, some are medium length stem, and others are longer. That one looks like it could be a short or medium length to me.

 

[promotheus2070]

Yes, some types are short stemmed, some are medium length stem, and others are longer. That one looks like it could be a short or medium length to me.

is there any evidence of manipulating them to be longer or that is just not possible ?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

By the way, the only difference between alveo and goni is the number of petals on the polyps. Alveo has 12 petals, and goni has 24 petals. I can't see clearly but I think that is a goni. But you'll be able to see clearly

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

is there any evidence of manipulating them to be longer or that is just not possible ?

It is what it is. If you want a long stem then you need to buy a long stem, it won't grow more.

 

[VintageReefer]

is there any evidence of manipulating them to be longer or that is just not possible ?

Would take days to weeks to months to never for it to extend. Really a lot of variables. Pick a spot and leave it and see what happens. They don’t like to be moved around. Could come out in a few days. Could be a few months. Or anywhere in between. Could be short stem. Could be long stem. We don’t know

If it’s alive…be happy lol and patient

 

[promotheus2070]

By the way, the only difference between alveo and goni is the number of petals on the polyps. Alveo has 12 petals, and goni has 24 petals. I can't see clearly but I think that is a goni.

ill check that once light is on tommorow , that would be okay since i woudl like to have a goni :)
i only have alveo atm

 

[promotheus2070]

if i do see any change i will for sure post it here :)

 

[thamnasteroid]

Could you get a better, possibly non-potato-quality photo of it, possibly under whites please?

 

[promotheus2070]

Could you get a better, possibly non-potato-quality photo of it, possibly under whites please?

Sure , tommorow il post some

 

[Michael71]

Mojo nailed it, from what i can see in the photo, that is not Alveopora, that is a goni. It has too many petals to be alveopora. Alveopora flowers are very defined and petals rarely cross over like a goni and are easier to count. Imo they are easier to take care of than a goni as well.

 

[promotheus2070]

As an update ,
I lost that coral fairly quick for unknown reason's .
since than i am keeping an longer based polyp goni :)

Only the name of the color is unknown for me .

 

[promotheus2070]

Well , i found a small ball shaped goni next to it this morning ? Is this a baby goni ? I glued it to a smal stone .