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Of all the amazing corals that are available to the reef aquarium hobbyists nowadays, gorgonians are frequently overlooked when choosing corals for our aquariums. In the wild they are a vital part of the environment; they filter water, provide sanctuary for fish, crinoids, and many other creatures.  They are part of the food chain, which Read More

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This week I would like to talk about a coral that is dear to my heart, Acropora tortuosa. I’m not sure exactly why this coral is so well loved and collected within the hobby – Is it because it occurs in many stunning shades of blue or because of the growth formation? Maybe it seems Read More

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Discosoma sanctithomae are probably my favorite of all the of unique corals that come out of the Caribbean. They occur in an amazing array of colors and have such interesting bubbly tentacles. Some Discosoma sanctithomae mushrooms even have sharp, spikey tentacles resembling medieval weaponry. These mushrooms are very showy and can grow quite large, looking Read More

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Reef Builders is proud to welcome Morgan Moore as our newest contributor. Residing in Florida, she is is a professional coral aquaculturist and the owner of the Reef Gardener. I have always been a champion of the underdog when it comes to corals in this hobby and what is considered the most popular at the Read More

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