The New YouTube Reef Tank Build

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The Frogspawn Coral

The Frogspawn Coral is a LPS Coral, Euphyllia Divisa, and is sometimes called a wall coral, Grape Coral, Honey Coral, Honey Coral Wall, and even a Octopus Coral.

The Frogspawn Coral does best when placed on the bottom half of your tank, with low water flow and moderate to high lighting.  Make sure you keep some distance between this and other corals since it has sweeper tentacles and my sting nearby corals, you can have the Frogspawn coral close to his brother, the Hammer Coral, they get along pretty good and will not harm one another, but its cousin the Torch Coral needs to be a good distance from both of these guys since they will harm one another. The Branches of this coral are not connected so therefore if one branch is hurt or dead it will not affect the other branch. The frogspawn coral is not recommended for beginners as it can be quite difficult to handle for starters. 

The Frogspawn Coral produces its food via photosynthesis. It will also accept meaty foods such as raw shrimp, Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp and silverside when placed near the oral opening. The Frogspawn Coral will grow rapidly in a marine aquarium if the tank parameters are perfect.  Adding Calcium and other trace elements to the water is important to maintain this corals good health!

• SCIENTIFIC NAME:                         Euphyllia Divisa
• CARE LEVEL:                                    Moderate
• TEMPERAMENT:                            Aggressive
• DIET:                                                 Phytoplankton, Meaty foods
• LIGHTING:                                       Moderate to Intense
• WATER FLOW:                                Moderate
• PLACEMENT:                                   Bottom Half
• TEMPERATURE:                            72  -  78 Degrees F
• PH:                                                     8.2  -  8.4
• SG:                                                    1.022  -  1.025
• DKH:                                                 8  -  12
• CALCIUM:                                      350  -  420
• MAGNESIUM:                               1200  -  1350

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The Bubble Coral

The Bubble Coral is a LPS Coral, Physogyra sp. 

Other names include... Bubble Pearl Coral, Pearl Grape Coral, Small Bubble Coral, and Pearleye.

Placement of The Bubble Coral is best on the bottom half of the tank, with low to mild water flow and moderate lighting.   Make sure you keep some distance between this and other corals because it tends to be aggressive and may sting other corals if nearby.  The Bubble Coral may sting aquarist as well if it is disturbed while its tentacles are open so be careful when handling it.  This coral requires careful handling and is only recommended for intermediate or expert aquarist.

The Bubble Coral gets most of its nutrients through photosynthesis.  It will also filter feed upon marine foods such as zooplankton, raw shrimp, Mysis shrimp and meaty bits of silverdale.  Adding Calcium and other trace elements to the water is necessary for proper growth of this coral.

• SCIENTIFIC NAME:                 Physogyra sp.
• CARE LEVEL:                            Easy
• TEMPERAMENT:                      Aggressive
• DIET:                                            Phytoplankton, zooplankton, Meaty foods
• LIGHTING:                                 Moderate
• WATER FLOW:                         Low to Moderate
• PLACEMENT:                            Bottom half
• TEMPERATURE:                       72 - 78 Degrees F
• PH                                                  8.2 - 8.4
• SG:                                                 1.022 - 1.025
• DKH:                                             8 - 12

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Alveopora Coral Information

The Alveopora Coral can be quite hard to maintain so its best recommended for experienced aquarist. 

The Alveopora Coral gets its nutrition through photosynthesis. It will also filter feed upon baby brine shrimp, copepods and zooplankton. 

The Alveopora Coral is best placed at the bottom half of your tank, with medium to low water flow. This coral needs moderate lighting, and the use of actinic lighting is preferred since it will highlight this corals natural beauty. The Alveopora is a territorial coral and will sting other species within its reach so be sure to leave 2-3 inches of distance between it and other corals to keep others from getting harmed.  

The Alveopora Coral is found through out the Indian Ocean. Other Common names may include Alveopora Branching Flower Pot Coral, Yoo Stone Coral, Alveopora Ball Coral, Alveopora Sunflower Coral and The Alveopora Daisy Coral.

• SCIENTIFIC NAME:       Alveopora Catalai 
• CARE LEVEL:                  Moderate
• TEMPERAMENT:            Semi-Aggressive
• DIET:                                  Phytoplankton, Brine Shrimp, Copepods
• LIGHTING:                       Moderate
• WATER FLOW:               Low
• PLACEMENT:                  Bottom
• TEMPERATURE:            72-78 Degrees F
• PH:                                      1.022-1.025
• SG:                                      8-12
• DKH:

Button Coral Information

Button Coral (LPS)

The Button Coral is a LPS coral and orginated from Australia and Indonesia. Other Common names for the Button Coral include Cat's Eye Cynarina Coral, Meat Polyp Coral, Tooth Coral,  Flat Brain Coral, Knob Coral and Teary Eye Coral.

The Button Coral is best placed toward the bottom of a reef aquarium with low water flow, since strong water current can limit its full stretching.  It also requires low to moderate lighting as it may not open up fully if the intensity of the light is too high. Make sure you keep some distance between this coral and other corals since it can double its size and would need enough space to grow.  The Button Coral would make a great addition to any tank since its very hardy and easy to maintain, Its an excellent Coral for beginners!

The Button Coral Derives most of its nutrition through photosynthesis. Its nocturnal in feeding habit and will also filter feed a few times per week on marine foods suck as meaty bits of raw shrimp, Mysis shrimp, and zooplankton. Adding Calcium and trace elements to the water is important to help this coral grow. 

• SCIENTIFIC NAME:                         Cynarina lacrymalis
• CARE LEVEL:                                    Easy
• TEMPERAMENT:                              Peaceful
• DIET:                                                    Phytoplankton, Meaty foods
• LIGHTING:                                         Moderate
• WATER FLOW:                                 Low
• PLACEMENT:                                    Bottom Half
• TEMPERATURE:                              72 - 78 Degrees F
• PH:                                                        8.2 - 8.4
• SG:                                                        1.022 - 1.025
• DKH:                                                     8 - 12

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Candy Cane Coral

Candy Cane Coral (LPS)

The origin of the Candy Cane Coral is Figi.  Other common names my include Bullseye Coral, Big Pipe Coral, Candy Buttons Coral, or Trumpet Coral.

The Candy Cane Coral would make an excellent addition to any reef tank as it is easy to maintain.  It's Best to place this coral anywhere is your aquarium with moderate water flow and moderate lighting.  Be sure to give 2-3 inch distance between this coral and other corals in your reef aquarium as it does have sweeper tentacles and may sting other corals if they are too close.

The Candy Cane Coral gets its nutrition though Photosynthesis, and it will also filter feed upon brine shrimp, Mysis Shrimp, and zooplankton when open. Adding Calcium and trace elements to the water as a dietary supplement is also another option. If fed properly this coral will grow quite rapidly.

• Scientific Name:     Caulastrea furcate
• Care Level:        Easy              
• Temperament:        Peaceful          
• Diet:           Phytoplankton
• Lighting:     Moderate    
• Water Flow:          Moderate         
• Placement:            Any        
• Temperature:      72-78 degrees F
• PH:               8.2-8.4      
• SG:             1.022-1.025
• DKH:          8-12