Moon Coral
The official name for this strange and beautiful coral is the Favia coral, but it’s more commonly known as Moon Coral, Star Coral, Closed...
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gilsmolinski1
- Mar 15, 2021
- 2 min
Hedgehog Coral
The Hedgehog Coral comes in neutral colors ranging from amber to cream, tan, and dark brown. It also comes in vibrant green, mustard...
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gilsmolinski1
- Feb 22, 2021
- 2 min
The Fox Coral
Also known as the Ridge Coral and the Jasmine Coral, this eye-catching coral is a relatively rare light green or brownish pink coral....
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gilsmolinski1
- Sep 7, 2020
- 2 min
The Kenya Tree Coral
The Kenya Tree coral is one of the best corals that beginners can keep. It is almost invincible once it’s established in the aquarium, it...
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gilsmolinski1
- Aug 3, 2020
- 2 min
The Pulsing Xenia Coral
Adding the stunning Pulsing Xenia coral to a home aquarium can either be an excellent decision or an absolute nightmare. This fascinating...
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gilsmolinski1
- May 24, 2020
- 2 min
Open Brain Coral
The Open Brain coral is a brightly colored, highly attractive, unique stony coral. While these corals are able to form colonies, they...
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gilsmolinski1
- Apr 7, 2020
- 2 min
Elephant Ear Corals
The Elephant Ear coral is a large mushroom or toadstool coral with interesting folds on the cap, giving it a ruffled look once it has...
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gilsmolinski1
- Mar 1, 2020
- 4 min
Identifying and Treating Common Diseases in Saltwater Corals
A Brief Guide to Common Coral Diseases Just like fish and aquatic plants, corals are living creatures and are vulnerable to certain...
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gilsmolinski1
- Feb 11, 2020
- 2 min
Acropora Coral
The Acropora is a small polyp stony (SPS) coral that has over 149 species, including Staghorn, Elkhorn, and Table coral. It is a robust...
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gilsmolinski1
- Jan 23, 2020
- 2 min
Acanthastrea Coral – Acan/Moon Coral
Also known as the Acan coral or Moon coral, the Acanthastrea coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) type of coral. They come in an incredible...
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gilsmolinski1
- Sep 23, 2019
- 1 min
Bubble Corals
Bubble corals are some of the most unique looking corals available for home aquariums. They can look like clusters of bubbles or they can...
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gilsmolinski1
- Sep 5, 2019
- 1 min
Finger Leather Corals
Finger corals tend to be popular since they are great looking, tough, and can be cared for easily. Although they generally tend to be...
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gilsmolinski1
- Aug 13, 2019
- 1 min
Mushroom/Toadstool Leather Corals
The mushroom leather coral is a well-known and widely available soft coral. While it is rather plain in color, it has interesting shape...
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gilsmolinski1
- Jul 25, 2019
- 1 min
Green Star Polyps
Green star polyps are strikingly beautiful, and they glow! This makes this type of coral a popular addition to marine aquariums. Green...
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gilsmolinski1
- Jul 11, 2019
- 1 min
Button Polyps (Zoanthids)
Known as some of the easiest corals to keep, button polyps provide visual magic without the need for complicated care. These corals are...
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