The pink branching Dendro is probably Cladopsammia gracilis
Cladopsammia gracilis, previously known as Dendrophylllia gracilis (more on that below), is likely one of the most finicky azoox LPS coral currently available in the aquarium hobby. Although Cladopsammia gracilis has recently been coming in decent numbers and lower prices, few have good success conditioning these corals to captive environments. Even fresh colonies arriving with a thick covering Read More
Illustrated key to azooxanthellate Scleractinia is high def identification gold
An illustrated key to the genera and subgenera of the recent Azooxanthellate Scleractinia, is one of the coolest in depth LPS azoox identification keys we’ve come across. Even if you have zero interest in azoox corals, you absolutely have to check out this guide. Co-authored by Stephen D. Cairns, the current expert on azoox Sclerantinia, the Read More
Tubastraea micrantha, the Black Sun, is the most majestic Azoox coral
Tubastraea micrantha, often referred to as the black sun coral is a really cool species of azoox LPS coral. Stunning bushy growth forms, black color, and large often fluorescent green polyps really make the black sun coral like something you wouldn’t see anywhere else. Relatively easy to keep in perspective to many other azoox corals, Tubastraea micrantha Read More
Stephanocyathus coral among many new finds of deep water marine life
Most of the deep sea exploration stories we hear about has to do with the mobile, megafauna like deep sea squids, octopus, jellyfish and the like. However a new report seen on National Geographic features at least one super nice unusual deepwater stony coral, Stephanocyathus platypus of the Azoox variety like Dendrophyllia and Rhizotrochus. Strangely enough Read More
Eguchipsammia at Extreme Corals DE is the first Micro Dendro we’ve seen in a couple years
Eguchipsammia, or Micro Dendro Coral as it is more commonly known is a really cool coral that seemingly no one talks about. Eguchipsammia started showing up in the trade about four years ago where it was widely distributed as Micro Dendro Coral, but it’s been a few years since we’ve seen any freshly imported pieces. Read More
Hanapapa’s NPS stony corals are a dream for azoox coral lovers
We’ve covered plenty of amazing azoox reef tanks and azoox corals before, but this Japanese azoox corals in Hanapapa’s tank is on a whole new level. The azoox corals in this tank are so drool worthy that we are not sure if our salivary glands have ever worked so hard over any other aquarium livestock Read More