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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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Mar 15, 20212 min read
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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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Feb 22, 20212 min read
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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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Sep 7, 20202 min read
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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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Aug 3, 20202 min read
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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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May 24, 20202 min read
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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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Apr 7, 20202 min read
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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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Mar 1, 20204 min read
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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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Feb 11, 20202 min read
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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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Jan 23, 20202 min read
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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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Sep 23, 20191 min read
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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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Sep 5, 20191 min read
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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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Aug 13, 20191 min read
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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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Jul 25, 20191 min read
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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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Jul 11, 20191 min read
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The Definitive Guide to Keeping Corals in Your Aquarium
Even Beginners Can Keep Coral Reefs Happy and Healthy Not everyone has the opportunity to go deep sea diving where they can see the...
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Jun 25, 20193 min read
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