Common Name: Lobed Brain, Open Brain Scientific Name: Lobophyllia Spp. Coral Type: Large polyp stony Care Level: Medium Lighting: Medium-high Flow: Tolerant of all flow conditions Care Notes: Lobos are among the easiest of LPS corals. They are extremely aggressive though so care must be taken to give them space. Description: Lobos form in branching colonies of large fleshy mouths. When feeding the Read More …
Common Name: Torch Coral, Pom-pom Coral Scientific Name: Euphyllia Gabrescens Coral Type: Large Polyp Stony Care Level: Medium Lighting: Medium Flow: Will extend its flesh more in lower flow, but can tolerate relatively high flow Care Notes: Torch corals are on of the harder of the euphyllia family to keep and must be kept in water with stable alkalinity. Description: Torch coral forms in large stony branching colonies with Read More …
Common Name: Duncan Coral, Whisker Coral, Daisy Coral Scientific Name: Duncanopsammia Axifuga Coral Type: Large Polyp Stony Care Level: Medium Lighting: Medium to high Flow: Very tolerant of differing flow patterns Care Notes: As with all LPS corals attention to alkalinity is very important. Description: Duncan corals form in branching colonies of small mouths surrounded by feeding tentacles. Colors range from greens Read More …
Common Name: Hammer Coral Scientific Name: Euphylia Ancora Coral Type: Large Polyp Stony Care Level: Medium Lighting: Medium Flow: Will extend its flesh more in lower flow, but can tolerate relatively high flow Care Notes: Hammer corals are farely hardy and easy to care for. Description: Hammers can form in branching or wall colonies of fleshy tentacle with a classic hammer shaped end. Colors usually Read More …
Common Name: Acan Scientific Name: Acanthastrea Rotundata Coral Type: Large Polyp Stony Care Level: Medium Lighting: Medium Flow: Will extend its flesh more in lower flow, but can tolerate relatively high flow Care Notes: Acans are fairly easy to care for and will thrive mostly on light. Some additional feeding of meaty foods will help to accelerate growth. Description: Acans have a large fleshy mouth Read More …