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 Doughnut Coral Information

The Doughnut Coral is a LPS Coral, Acanthophylia sp., and is also known as the Meat Coral. 

The Doughnut Coral does best if placed on the bottom half of your tank, with low water flow and moderate lighting. Make sure you keep some distance between this and other corals since it can double its size when it expands. The Doughnut Coral can grow up to 12" in an aquarium if properly maintained. They will be very easy to keep as long as they get enough space for it to grow. This coral would be an excellent choice for beginners to expert aquarist!

The Doughnut Coral produces food through photosynthesis but will also except meaty foods as well when it is placed near the oral opening.  Adding Calcium and other trace elements to your water is extremely important for growth of this coral. 

• SCIENTIFIC NAME:              Acanthophylia Sp.
• CARE LEVEL:                        Moderate
• TEMPERMENT:                     Semi-Aggressive
• 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
• CALCIUM:                       350 - 420
• MAGNESIUM:                1200 - 1350

Brain Coral Information

The Brain Coral is relatively easy to maintain and is an excellent choice for beginner aquarists to experts!

The Brain Coral is found throughout the Indian Ocean. Other Common names may include... Closed Brain Coral, Pineapple Coral, Star Coral, Worm Coral, Moon Coral, and Honeycomb Coral.

The Brain Coral is Carnivorous in its feeding habits and will filter feed on foods such as Mysis Shrimp, copepods, zooplankton, phytoplankton, brine shrimp and other meaty foods.  Adding Calcium and Magnesium supplements is important to help this coral grow. 

The Brain Coral is best placed anywhere with mild water flow and moderate lighting. Keeping distance between the Brain Coral and Other corals is very important because it has sweeper tentacles which can sting other corals at night, causing tissue damage to neighboring corals.

• SCIENTIFIC NAME:         Favites sp.
• CARE LEVEL:                   Easy
• TEMPERAMENT:             Aggressive
• DIET:                                   Phytoplankton, Meaty foods
• LIGHTING:                        Moderate
• WATER FLOW:                Moderate
• PLACEMENT:                   Anywhere
• 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