Coral Care Guides

Whether you're a first-time reef keeper or a seasoned aquarist, proper coral care is the foundation of a thriving tank. Browse our care guides below for detailed information on lighting, water parameters, feeding, and placement for each coral type we carry.

• Acanthastrea (Acan) Coral Care — Vibrant, beginner-friendly LPS coral that thrives in low light.
• Acropora Coral Care — Fast-growing, high-light SPS coral prized for stunning colors and branching forms.
• Alveopora (Flower Pot) Coral Care — Beginner-friendly LPS alternative to Goniopora with flowing polyps.
• Anacropora (Briar Coral) Care — Delicate, high-light SPS coral with thin branching structure.
• Birdsnest Coral Care — Fast-growing, high-light SPS coral with vibrant colors and branching structure.
• Blastomussa (Blasto) Coral Care — Colorful, low-light LPS coral with large, showy polyps.
• Bubble Coral Care — Unique LPS coral with distinctive bubble-like vesicles; prefers low flow.
• Carnation Coral Care — Stunning non-photosynthetic (NPS) coral requiring dedicated target feeding.
• Chalice Coral Care — Vibrant, low-light encrusting LPS coral with unique shapes and colors.
• Clove Polyp (Clavularia) Care — Graceful, beginner-friendly soft coral with vibrant colors and flowing movement.
• Cynarina (Meat Coral) Care — Stunning solitary LPS coral also known as Cat's Eye coral.
• Cyphastrea (Meteor Shower Coral) Care — Hardy, low-light encrusting SPS with vibrant colors; great for beginners.
• Elegance Coral Care — Striking LPS coral with long flowing tentacles in green, blue, and purple.
• Favia (Brain Coral) Care — Hardy, beginner-friendly LPS coral ideal for lower-light reef tanks.
• Frogspawn Coral Care — Popular LPS coral with distinctive bubble-tipped tentacles.
• Galaxea (Galaxy Coral) Care — Hardy, colorful LPS coral with long sweeper tentacles; needs space.
• Goniopora Coral Care — Colorful LPS coral with long swaying polyps that bring movement to the reef.
• Hammer Coral Care — Stunning LPS coral with iconic hammer-shaped tentacles; available in branching and wall varieties.
• Hydnophora Coral Care — Hardy, branching and encrusting SPS coral with vibrant colors.
• Leather Coral Care — Hardy, beginner-friendly soft corals including Toadstool, Devil's Hand, and Finger Leather.
• Leptastrea Coral Care — Hardy, encrusting LPS coral with colorful morphs; ideal for nano and beginner tanks.
• Leptoseris (Wrinkle Coral) Care — Low-light SPS coral with unique texture and vibrant colors.
• Lithophyllon Coral Care — Rare Indo-Pacific LPS coral with aggressive sweeper tentacles.
• Lobophyllia (Lobed Brain Coral) Care — Vibrant, colorful LPS coral with slow growth and peaceful temperament.
• Montipora Coral Care — Beginner-friendly SPS coral available in plating, branching, and encrusting growth forms.
• Mushroom Coral Care — Easy, beginner-friendly soft coral with low light and flow requirements.
• Pachyseris (Elephant Skin Coral) Care — Distinctive plate-forming SPS coral with ridge-like structures.
• Platygyra (Brain Coral) Care — Striking LPS maze coral with moderate care requirements.
• Porites Coral Care — Hardy, encrusting SPS coral found across Indo-Pacific reefs.
• Psammocora Coral Care — Encrusting SPS coral with vibrant colors and unique textures.
• Scolymia Coral Care — Stunning solitary LPS coral known for vivid coloration.
• Scroll Coral Care (Turbinaria) — Uniquely shaped LPS coral that adds flowing color to any aquascape.
• Star Polyp Coral Care (GSP) — Fast-growing, beginner-friendly soft coral great for covering rockwork.
• Stylocoeniella (Thorn Coral) Care — Encrusting SPS with low light needs, ideal for beginners.
• Stylophora (Cat's Paw Coral) Care — Hardy, colorful SPS suitable for beginner reef tanks.
• Torch Coral Care — Stunning LPS coral with long flowing tentacles; one of the most popular reef corals.
• Trachyphyllia (Open Brain Coral) Care — Vibrant LPS coral with a striking appearance.
• Xenia Coral Care — Hypnotic pulsing soft coral that brings constant motion to your reef.
• Zoanthid Coral Care — Collectible, colorful polyps perfect for building a stunning zoa garden.