“Pretty as a picture and easy as pie”, Montipora corals are the easiest of the small polyp stony (SPS) to keep! Montipora corals are considered the easiest of the small polyp stony (SPS) corals to keep. They are considered the best SPS corals for beginners, and keeping SPS corals is very rewarding for […]
The hardy Leaf Coral is easy to care for and fast growing, and makes a great first coral for the beginner! The Leaf Coral Pavona decussata has an attractive ruffled or frilly appearance. It grows with flat, upright fronds, similar to those of the Cactus Coral P. cactus, but its fronds are much […]
Leather Corals are members of the largest group of Octocorals found throughout the world! Leather Corals are some of the most attractive corals found in the world’s oceans. They are flexible and soft, but they also have a “leathery” feel. A type of soft coral in the family Alcyoniidae, they come in rich […]
The Acropora corals are elegant reef-building corals, which inhabit most of the world’s reefs! The Acropora corals, along with the Montipora corals, represent one third of all the ‘reef building’ corals. Their light skeletons, high metabolism, and specialized ‘axial’ corallites result in fast growth, allowing them to quickly overcome their neighbors. The genus […]
A beautiful Knobby False Coral will make your tank spectacular, but those with the best colors can be quite pricey! The Ricordea genus are some of the most sought after mushrooms due to their brilliance and the variety of colors available. They fetch a hefty price if the color is intense, yet once […]
The Galaxy Coral Galaxea fascicularis is a popular large polyp stony (LPS) coral that many reef enthusiasts have or want in their collection. It has a very delicate and brittle skeleton, but it is quite attractive. Its polyps resemble a star burst and are tipped in white, give it a sparkling crystal-like appearance. The […]
The Finger Staghorn Coral Acropora humilis is a cluster shaped coral that sports attractive cherry-reds, purples and purple tips. In each aquarium the growth shape will be slightly different, since each tank has a different water flow. Some names they are known by for color include Purple Acropora, Pink Acropora, and Vivid Evergreen Acropora. […]
The Fire Coral Millepora alcicornis belongs to the class Hydrozoa, and are known as hydrocorals. This species is just one of the many members in the Millepora genus. This genus contains the common “fire coral” or “stinging coral” species that have a potent sting, causing a burning sensation if touched. Usually it is just a […]
Though the Fancy Doughnut Coral can look just like a donut, it can also have ‘fancier’ shapes and more centers! The Fancy Doughnut Coral Scolymia vitiensis is one of several large polyp stony (LPS) corals that have a round donut-like appearance, hence the names doughnut / donut corals. But the Scolymia species can form more […]
The Favites Corals, along with the Favia genus, are attractive large polyp stony (LPS) corals. The Favites genus can sometimes be the more brightly colored of the two, but both groups come in pretty greens and browns, yellows and creams, and there’s a slight chance of orange/red tones. Mixes of those colors are also […]