Large polyp stony corals are some of the most highly variable of all species of Scleractinia so it’s always fun to peruse a curated collection in people’s tanks, local fish stores, and especially at large aquarium events. Such a conference…
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What it’s Like To Start a ‘Career in Corals’
My name is Levi Peterson and a few months ago I made a decision to work closely with corals at ACI Aquaculture. I formerly worked at a local pet store and personally worked very closely with Non-Photosynthetic corals. However, when…
The Funnest Part of Reefing with Happy Little Corals
Setting up a reef tank can be a lot of work – getting the whole system right where you want it in terms of the placement, rock scape, lighting, flow, chemistry levels, not to mention gear selection to get your reef…
‘Blacktip’ Hammer Coral is a Wild Color Pattern
There was a time when most of us were certainly very content to see any Euphyllia coral in a bright shade of green, but the last fifteen years have revealed a rainbow of colors we never knew existed. More discerning collections…
Grafting Live Corals for Better Growth and Nicer Shapes
The biggest challenge in reef keeping is keeping the alchemy of light, flow, nutrients and chemistry stable for long enough that corals grow to an appreciable size. But once corals really take off, our favorite part of reefing is grooming and…
Tubastraea megacorallita: Fat Head ‘Dendro’ gets an Official Description
Tubastraea megacorallita is a fitting name for a coral that has been recognized in the aquarium for its very large polyps and accompanying corallites and has earned a very fitting common name. The ‘Fat Head’ Dendro has long been rumored in the…
Some of the Best Stony Corals for All Kinds of Reef Tanks [Video]
Today we once again visit the home tank of Evan Montgomery where we show off some of the old school corals in his display. Many of these corals have been circulating in the hobby for decades, beloved by reef hobbyists…
Thin Branching Red Montipora & Anacropora Comparison
Thin branching Montipora are among some of the fastest growing small polyp stony corals in the world and many varieties and species have become quite prolific in the reef aquarium world. Recent years have seen a greater interest in the…
Zeovit Coral’s has a Lot of Promises to Live up to
Coral’s Love is a new additive from Zeovit and the first new product from the unique German reef aquarium brand in over three years. In typical Zeovit fashion the parent company Korallen-Zucht doesn’t outright tell users what’s in the bottles…
Resetting a Large Colony of Acropora carduus
Acropora carduus is a fast-growing, thin-branching species of SPS coral which comes in a huge range of color forms, none more popular and widespread in the reef keeping hobby than the venerable ‘Red Dragon Acro‘. First introduced to the reef…
