Coral Care

If you’re just getting started with your first reef or just don’t want any hassle, sticking with easy corals is your best bet. It’s so frustrating when an expensive coral kicks the bucket and you’re not sure why! One of our favorite easy choices is Caulastraea furcata, also known as the candy cane coral. Not … Read more

When it comes to corals for home reef aquariums, there are few genera out there that come close to Zoanthus (plural: Zoanthids) in terms of collectibility. There are so many colors and varieties of this species (lovingly referred to as ‘Zoas’) available, it’s hard to not devolve into a frenzy of trying to have them … Read more

Are you just starting your reef aquarium journey and feel a little intimidated by the care requirements of many corals? Or are you an experienced aquarist looking for something nice and uncomplicated? Whatever your skill level, Kenya tree corals from the genus Capnella are an attractive choice. They’re not just decorative, but also highly adaptable … Read more

If you’ve been a reef keeper for a while, you’re almost certainly going to be aware of the existence of the genus Scolymia. This is one of the most beloved types of LPS (large polyp stony) corals. It’s not difficult to see why: also known as Scoly, Scolymia coral is exquisitely colorful! Keep reading for … Read more

Favia is a genus of corals also referred to as brain coral. It’s a pretty popular category of corals in the aquarium hobby, and for good reason: whether you’re a beginner looking for a hardy first coral or a more experienced reef keeper, this is a very attractive choice. Let’s go into Favia coral care … Read more

If you’re a beginning reef keeper or just looking to keep things simple, you’ll want to go for easy-care corals. And it just so happens we’ve got one for you that fits the bill perfectly! Meet the green star polyp coral, also known as GSP. This species is hardy and tolerant – in fact, it … Read more

Whether you’re a beginning reef keeper looking for a suitable first LPS coral or an experienced aquarist in need of something not too challenging, you’ve found the right species. Euphyllia glabrescens, also known as the torch coral, is a colorful and popular choice. Let’s go into torch coral care and what you need to know … Read more

If you feel like your reef aquarium is missing a bit of color, fear not. We’ve got just the coral for you! Meet the Acan coral from the genus Acanthastrea, which happens to be both easy to care for and excessively colorful. This is a must have large polyp stony coral for beginning and more … Read more

As ridiculous as it might sound to non-aquarists, corals aren’t nearly as stationary as they seem. Reef keepers will know that at night, not only does part of many of them move, they even attack each other! Coral warfare can be a huge headache if you’re trying to keep your reef happy and healthy. Don’t … Read more