Tag: beginner coral

  • Kenya Tree Coral Care: Capnella spp.

    Kenya Tree Coral Care: Capnella spp.

    The Kenya tree coral (Capnella spp.) is a hardy soft coral species tolerant of a range of living conditions. This makes it great for beginner aquarists. In terms of color, this rapidly growing soft coral species might appear somewhat drab. They’re generally available in shades of brown, gold, or even pink. The rarer and more…

  • Zoanthid Coral Care Guide

    Zoanthid Coral Care Guide

    Zoanthid corals, affectionately called zoas by aquarium hobbyists in online forums (I guess because “zoanthid corals” is too long to type), are a trendy type of coral kept in reef tanks. Why? Because they are relatively easy to grow, maintain, frag,  AND they are available in amazing, brilliant, fluorescent colors. They are hardy and will grow…

  • Torch Coral: A Large Polyp Stony (LPS) Beginner Coral

    Torch Coral: A Large Polyp Stony (LPS) Beginner Coral

    The Torch coral, Euphyllia glabrescens, is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral that originates from Indo-Pacific reefs. The torch coral has long, flowing, fleshy polyps that extend from a calcified (stony) base. In moderate water flow, these corals look a bit like a torch (where they get their common name). This article will share some…

  • Pulsing Xenia Coral Care: Xenia Elongata

    Pulsing Xenia Coral Care: Xenia Elongata

    The pulsing xenia coral is a popular, fast-growing, easy to frag soft corals species. This easy to care for coral gets its name because of the rhythmic pulsing action of the coral polyps that look like a hand opening and closing. This activity, which is relatively uncommon among the sessile invertebrates we keep in the tank,…

  • Plate coral care guide

    Plate coral care guide

    The Fungia Plate coral is an excellent choice for just about any reef tank. They are easy to care for, and there are lots of varieties to choose from. Let’s see why these corals are so great and if they are right for your saltwater aquarium. Interesting behavior: Plate corals move around Believe it or…