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gilsmolinski1
Aug 1, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20191 min read
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, 20191 min read
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, 20191 min read
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, 20191 min read
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, 20191 min read
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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