If you’ve been scrolling through social media or talking with anyone in the Florida reefing community over the last year, you know the hype is very real. There’s a relatively new Local Fish Store (LFS) in Boynton Beach, Florida, that…
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Three Solitary Showpiece Corals, Properly Understood: Acanthophyllia, Indophyllia, and Cynarina in the Modern Reef Aquarium
Among large-polyp stony corals, few animals generate as much fascination, and as much confusion, as Acanthophyllia, Indophyllia, and Cynarina. All three are solitary, fleshy, highly ornamental corals that occupy a similar visual category in the minds of reef aquarists: oversized…
RB Care Guide: Torch Coral
Torch Corals, commonly known as Torches, are among the most popular Large Polyp Stony (LPS) corals in the aquarium hobby. Many enthusiasts consider them the “Kings of the Euphyllia” genus, which also includes Branching Hammers, Wall Hammers, and Frogspawn. These…
Support Breast Cancer Survivors with the Corals.com Cares Initiative
Pink Lights The Way (PLTW) is a community of local breast cancer survivors who connect with those currently in treatment to provide personalized, one-on-one, emotional and financial support. They also provide breast cancer patients with comfort items and uplifting care…
Introduction to Goniopora Care
Goniopora (Goni) used to be considered one of the trickiest corals to master. They did not do great long term in home aquariums and would randomly wither away without explanation. Thankfully, due to the progression of our hobby throughout the…
Showcasing Showpiece Innovation: Top Shelf Aquatics releases all new editions of Nature’s Unpredictable Masterpieces as RB gives you a deeper dive into the difficulty of Grafted Corals
The fascination with unique and rare corals is a constant driver in the reef-keeping hobby. In recent years, “grafted corals” have emerged as some of the most sought after pieces in our hobby. Characterized by irregular patches of contrasting colors,…
World’s First Center for Species Survival on Coral Conservation
With a historic first, the Florida Aquarium has partnered with IUCN SSC and its Coral Specialist Group to launch the world’s first global hub dedicated to coral conservation! TAMPA, FL (Sep. 15, 2025) The Florida Aquarium, in partnership with the…
Introduction to Hammer Coral Care
Nothing screams reef keeping and especially LPS Corals quite like Hammers (Euphyllia ancora or paraancora). Their wide color variation, and signature anchor-like polyp structures make them incredibly unique. Their diversity and relative abundance only helps to drive their reputation as…
Unveiling a One-of-a-Kind Marvel: Vibrant Coral and Fish Discovers a Hybrid, Potentially Xanthic Arothron Puffer
In the dynamic world of marine aquaria, where every new discovery sparks excitement, some finds stand head and shoulders above the rest. While visiting the Philippines, Vibrant Coral and Fish, a leading local importer and wholesaler for marine aquarium stores,…
LED Lighting Tests: Phillips CoralCare Gen2 & GHL LX7506 IL Coral Pop
This article continues with the LED tests, and presents data on light intensity and spread, along with the spectral distribution of light for some new and latest generation European LED fixtures. Table 1 presents a list of the LED lighting…
