Homophyllia might have taken over as the name for Scolymia but that doesn’t mean we’ve lost any love for the ‘Australis’ doughnut coral. Hundreds of these corals are exported from Australia every week, and by and large, every single one of…
Homophyllia steals bowerbanki and hillae away from Acanthastrea
Homophyllia bowerbanki is the new name for both corals we once called Acanthastrea hillae and A. bowerbanki. Amid the reshuffling of Micromussa lordhowensis and Australophyllia wilsoni into their new respective categories, the new analysis now places the corals once known…
Hongtam’s reef aquarium in Hong Kong takes the display refugium to a whole new level
The display refugiums is a neat concept in itself, but this display “refugium” takes things to a whole other level. This aquarium is not really a refugium at all since it lacks macro algae and the purpose of nutrient export,…
In your face with Macna’s best Scolymia
There were so many awesome Scolymia at MACNA this year, as a frequent participant in small and large aquarium shows all over the country we can say with confidence that this one of the best spreads of Scolies that…
Incrediscoly outshines even the Spirograph Scolymia
Speaking of masterpieces, this incredible Scolymia australis dubbed the ‘Incrediscoly’ by Cherry Corals is an LPS to remember. The Incrediscoly may not have as much contrast of patterning as the original Spirograph Scolymia, but it more than makes up for…
Spirograph Scolymia is the ultimate high definition coral
Do not attempt to adjust your screen. The above image is very real and having seen this coral specimen in person we can attest that this coral looks exactly like the image, no camera or light tricks. The crazies over…
