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LPS Corals

LPS (Large Polyp Stony) corals are generally larger calcareous corals with large fleshy polyps. Almost all LPS corals are wild caught as they are the most difficult corals to propagate in captivity. They range in ease of keep from being some of the easiest to some of the most difficult of corals to keep. Some LPS corals also have long tentacles called sweeper tentacles which are longer than the normal tentacles and are used to 'clear' other corals away from their immediate vicinity.

We Pamper our corals! When you buy corals from Aquatic Connection, you can be assured you will buy live aquarium corals that have been pampered and properly cared for. Like any coral that has been collected and shipped halfway across the globe, ours arrive, understandably, in need of some rejuvenation. Which is why we do our best to downright pamper them during their stay. Whether you are interested in Live Acropora corals, Aquacultured corals, SPS corals, LPS corals, mushroom corals, polyping corals, zooanthus corals, leather corals, or any other soft coral, their treatment begins with a slow-drip acclimation to equalize temperature, ph and alkalinity. Then they are placed in our holding tanks where the water quality is perfect. High current wave action cleans any built up slime coat and loosens the sand and bacteria from their long journey. Their polyps begin to extend and reach out to the available food and light.

For lighting our corals are placed in appropriate lighting depending upon there needs. For low light corals, they are placed under Power Compacts. On corals that need extreme lighting, we use only the best 1000-watt, 6,700K metal halide lighting to which will awaken the sleeping polyps and color enhancing zooxanthellae. Under these conditions our corals thrive and nourish, until we send them on their way by picking with the most stringent quality controls, and packaginging them with the utmost care, and shipping by overnight carrier, to your door. All of this to ensure that each coral sold will reach your hands in the best condition possible.

 Aussie Holiday Favia Coral
Favia Sp.

Description:The Holiday Favia Brain Coral is hard to come by whoever you are. We aquired our original colony in February of 2007. A fairly fast grower, we are now able to finally offer this ultra rare favia species for sale. We plan to continue to farm and frag this coral for years to come.The Holiday Favia was found off the coast of Australia. It requires moderate water currents and moderate to high reef lighting for proper health.
Approximate Purchase Size: 2 inches
$39.99
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   Aussie Green Goblin Favia
Favia Sp.

Description:The Aussie Green Goblin Coral is a beautiful glowing brain coral out of Australia that will have colors ranging from the above picture to a glowing flourescent Yellow under actinic lighting. A must have for serious hobbiests. This coral was aquaried the first part of 2008, and we are now able to offer frags of this fast growing dynamite beauty.. It requires moderate water currents and moderate to high reef lighting for proper health.
Placement: Place the Prism Favia Brain Coral on an exposed rock along the top half of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. It has sweeper tentacles that come out in the evening and at night so leave several inches between it and other corals.
Feeding:Supplement its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, and food for filter feeders. If you feed it in the evening when its sweeper tentacles are out it will catch and eat brine shrimp as well
Approximate Purchase Size: 2 inches

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 Flaming Dendrophyllia Frag
Dendrophyllia fistula

Description: A very elusive coral sought out by reef keepers everywhere, the Dendro Coral is very similar to its close cousin the Sun Polyp Coral. They are the same genus but different species. They grow larger usually and have defining colors around the mouth and the white pattern on the tentacles is more prominent. The biggest difference, besides the obvious difference in growth pattern, is that the Dendro Coral will have its polyps extended during the day. It is a non-photosynthetic species so it will need to be fed regularly. A few individual pieces of mysid shrimp fed two or three times per week works well. These corals are very hardy and will grow quickly.These are very rare indeed; extremely nice colors throughout this colony. Very fat heads with BRIGHT yellow eyes and a brilliant red body rounded off with orange red tentacles.
Diet and Feeding: Dendros do not need to be fed as often as normal sunpolyps. Once or twice a week is fine. A good suggestion is to turn the pumps off, and feed a mixture of frozen mysis and frozen spirulina. Fend off the fish in the tank (secret weapon: turkey baster) to make sure the dendrophyllia get as much food as possible (for a healthier and more beautiful coral).
Placement: Dendrophyllias, should be placed on or near the sand because they are open for the majority of the day and can eat pods in the sand.
Approximate Purchase Size: Single Head 3/4" to 1"

Denrophyllia fistula
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Elegance Coral
Catalaphyllia jardinei
Description:The Catalaphyllia or Elegance Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) also called the Elegant Coral. A true beauty, its polyps are extended during the day showing off its impressive color-tipped tentacles. Under actinic lighting, the fluorescent qualities are beautiful with flourescent greens, and tentacles of either blue, orange, or purple-which vary between branched or round and bulbous shapes.

Placement: The Catalaphyllia Elegance Coral is moderate to maintain in the reef aquarium and makes an excellent coral choice for the beginner to advanced hobbyist. Provide plenty of space in the reef aquarium between it and neighboring corals as it expands to twice its usual size during the day and will sting other corals in to close proximity.Place this one in a soft substrate. The soft substrate is less likely to irritate the fleshy underside of the coral when compared to the rockwork. Clownfish may accept this coral as its host if no anemone is present. Ideal reef aquarium conditions for the Elegance Coral should include moderate lighting with moderate water movement.

Feeding:For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It will benefit from additional food fed daily in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"

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  Red Sun Coral
( Orange Tubastrea / Red Sun Polyps)


Does well in low light conditions such as flourescent lighting or down low in a tank.
Description: Orange Tubastrea is one of the most photographed corals in the world. This is not without reason. The brilliant orange coral issues forth lovely yellow orange tentacles at night, and is a sight that almost defies description. The polyps are large and extend mostly at night, although well fed and/or trained polyps may emerge during the day as well, especially if food is present.

Placement: Tubastrea is not a stinging coral, and may be placed close to other corals. In terms of aquarium care, specimens should be positioned in areas of consistent water flow that will bring them available food when expanded.

Feeding: Due to the lack of zooxanthellae, this coral needs to be fed regularly, 2 or 3 times a week. However, it will depend upon the coral itself. (When the coral is hungry or senses food, it will extend its' feeding tenticles). Good food source for Tubastrea will be meaty foods, such as zoo-plankton (small crustaceans and fish larvae), mysis and brine shrimp, chopped seafood and excess pods. Many newly acquired specimens take some time before they begin to extend their tentacles to feed. In fact, they may often seem to refuse to open. Several diligent evenings of blowing food across the closed cups will usually entice a polyp to begin peeking out. Once started, there will rarely be occasion to have them not open in full glory in expectation of food. This coral will also benefit from the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements weekly to the water.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 3-1/2"

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Limited Edition
Aussie Ultra Chalice #2046
A Rainbow of colors with a Pink Eye
in Flourescent Blue Pigments
Echinophyllia sp
Description: The common name is Chalice Coral, the accurate name is Echinophyllia, one of the most hardy, the most undemanding corals we have encountered. Not too many hobbyists are familiar with the corals of the Echinophyllia genus. In many ways, that’s not surprising. Until recently it recieved very little mention in aquarium books. The aquarist who purchases one is in for a rather pleasant surprise over the weeks to come. Echinophyllia colors up remarkably in the home aquarium, almost invariably and without exception. Colors becoume fluorescent hot pinks, reds, oranges, greens ,blues, and purples. The coloration they display is amongst the brightest, most vivid and remarkable ever encountered with a coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. Some may suspect the photo above to be retouched. Not only are they not, we assure the reader that if anything they fall short of accurately depicting the vivid coloration of these corals. As many who have kept them have encountered, they’re an instant attention grabber sure to draw the immediate interest of those who see them in captivity.
Placement: Place the Echinophyllia Coral on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Although it is not crucial, Echinophyllia should be placed so that the plates are horizontal. Depending on the intensity of the light they may need to be placed low in the aquarium, or placed so that they get indirect Metal Halide light.
Lighting: Echinophyllia species are a hermatypic/photosynthetic coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. A word of caution: Echinophyllias lay down a relatively dense skeleton which makes them particularly vulnerable to high levels of Infra Red light, which some Metal Halide reflector combinations produce. Do not put Echinophyllia near the top of heavily illuminated aquariums.
Water Quality: Echinophyllia species are more tolerant of changes water quality making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the prolonged health & well being of these creatures. Diet and Feeding: Feeding is not necessary but it does make the Echinophyllia more robust. This coral feeds mostly at night so offer food when the lights are off. Cyclops is a good choice.
Frag Difficulty: Echinophyllia species grow outward from all around their edges a large colony can nevertheless produce a significant amount of new growth every year. Even small frags tend to be extremely hardy and easy to acclimate.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1 to 2 eye mounted frag

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Red Blastomussa Wellsi

Description:The Blastomussa Coral is also referred to as a Blastomussa Pineapple Coral or the Swollen Brain Coral. It is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral and has many round swollen discs, that when open, resemble a mushroom anemone. They are relatively large fleshy polyps that cover the skeleton structure when expanded.
Hardiness: Being a moderately hardy coral, the Blastomussa Coral does well in an established reef aquarium. It is found in brown, red, green, blue, or a combination of all of these colors. A low water current combined with a moderate light level will make a wonderful home for this species. It is considered a peaceful coral, not moving in on tank mates that are located in close proximity to it.
Lighting: Prefers moderate lighting but will tolerate dim lighting fairly well. These corals should not be exposed to intense lighting. If lighting is too intense, they should be positioned with the polyps facing out rather than up or should be shaded by another coral or rock.
Water Current: Prefer low to moderate water motion.
Diet Requirements:Its body contains the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae from which it receives the majority of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. It does not require additional food to maintain its health in the reef aquarium, but it will feed on micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates. It benefits from the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
Tank Positioning: Best positioning is usually at the bottom of the tank, in low water flow and in a moderately lit area of the tank. They may be positioned higher up in the tank in a dimly lit tank or if provided with some shade from intense lighting.
Propagation:Blastomussa may be propagated by division of the skeleton keeping one or more polyps on the severed piece. The specimens shown here are frags from a larger colony.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"
Difficulty Level: Easy

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Red Blastomussa Wellsi Frags



Description:The Blastomussa Coral is also referred to as a Blastomussa Pineapple Coral or the Swollen Brain Coral. It is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral and has many round swollen discs, that when open, resemble a mushroom anemone. They are relatively large fleshy polyps that cover the skeleton structure when expanded.
Hardiness: Being a moderately hardy coral, the Blastomussa Coral does well in an established reef aquarium. A low water current combined with a moderate light level will make a wonderful home for this species. It is considered a peaceful coral, not moving in on tank mates that are located in close proximity to it.
Lighting: Prefers moderate lighting but will tolerate dim lighting fairly well. These corals should not be exposed to intense lighting. If lighting is too intense, they should be positioned with the polyps facing out rather than up or should be shaded by another coral or rock.
Water Current: Prefer low to moderate water motion.
Diet Requirements:Its body contains the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae from which it receives the majority of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. It does not require additional food to maintain its health in the reef aquarium, but it will feed on micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.
Tank Positioning: Best positioning is usually at the bottom of the tank, in low water flow and in a moderately lit area of the tank. They may be positioned higher up in the tank in a dimly lit tank or if provided with some shade from intense lighting.
Approximate Purchase Size: one to two polyps
Difficulty Level: Easy

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Australian Blastomussa Frags


Description:Blastomussa Coral is also referred to as a Pineapple or Branched Cup coral. The neon green centers of this species will glow under actinic lighting, adding further appeal to your reef aquarium. Forms small to medium sized colonies which tend to look something like brain corals when fully expanded. Each Frag will grow into a full colony with good water quality and proper lighting.
Hardiness: Blastomussa is fairly hardy when provided with the proper conditions as outlined below.
Lighting: Prefers moderate lighting but will tolerate dim lighting fairly well. These corals should not be exposed to intense lighting. If lighting is too intense, they should be positioned with the polyps facing out rather than up or should be shaded by another coral or rock.
Water Current: Prefer low to moderate water motion.
Diet Requirements: May take up planktonic organisms through normal polyp feeding, and/or dissolved organics through it’s mucous net/flesh. However, Capnella harbors zooxanthellae and can subsist and thrive entirely without any direct feeding.
Tank Positioning: Best positioning is usually at the bottom of the tank, in low water flow and in a moderately lit area of the tank. They may be positioned higher up in the tank in a dimly lit tank or if provided with some shade from intense lighting.
Propagation:Blastomussa may be propagated by division of the skeleton keeping one or more polyps on the severed piece. The specimens shown here are frags from a larger colony.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1"
Aggressiveness: low.
Difficulty Level: Easy

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 Red / Green Blastomussa Wellsi

Description:The Blastomussa Coral is also referred to as a Blastomussa Pineapple Coral or the Swollen Brain Coral. It is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral and has many round swollen discs, that when open, resemble a mushroom anemone. They are relatively large fleshy polyps that cover the skeleton structure when expanded.
Hardiness: Being a moderately hardy coral, the Blastomussa Coral does well in an established reef aquarium. It is found in brown, red, green, blue, or a combination of all of these colors. A low water current combined with a moderate light level will make a wonderful home for this species. It is considered a peaceful coral, not moving in on tank mates that are located in close proximity to it.
Lighting: Prefers moderate lighting but will tolerate dim lighting fairly well. These corals should not be exposed to intense lighting. If lighting is too intense, they should be positioned with the polyps facing out rather than up or should be shaded by another coral or rock.
Water Current: Prefer low to moderate water motion.
Diet Requirements:Its body contains the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae from which it receives the majority of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. It does not require additional food to maintain its health in the reef aquarium, but it will feed on micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates. It benefits from the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
Tank Positioning: Best positioning is usually at the bottom of the tank, in low water flow and in a moderately lit area of the tank. They may be positioned higher up in the tank in a dimly lit tank or if provided with some shade from intense lighting.
Propagation:Blastomussa may be propagated by division of the skeleton keeping one or more polyps on the severed piece. The specimens shown here are frags from a larger colony.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"
Difficulty Level: Easy

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 Red / Green Blastomussa Wellsi Frags

Description:The Blastomussa Coral is also referred to as a Blastomussa Pineapple Coral or the Swollen Brain Coral. It is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral and has many round swollen discs, that when open, resemble a mushroom anemone. They are relatively large fleshy polyps that cover the skeleton structure when expanded.
Hardiness: Being a moderately hardy coral, the Blastomussa Coral does well in an established reef aquarium. It is found in brown, red, green, blue, or a combination of all of these colors. A low water current combined with a moderate light level will make a wonderful home for this species. It is considered a peaceful coral, not moving in on tank mates that are located in close proximity to it.
Lighting: Prefers moderate lighting but will tolerate dim lighting fairly well. These corals should not be exposed to intense lighting. If lighting is too intense, they should be positioned with the polyps facing out rather than up or should be shaded by another coral or rock.
Water Current: Prefer low to moderate water motion.
Diet Requirements:Its body contains the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae from which it receives the majority of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. It does not require additional food to maintain its health in the reef aquarium, but it will feed on micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates. It benefits from the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
Tank Positioning: Best positioning is usually at the bottom of the tank, in low water flow and in a moderately lit area of the tank. They may be positioned higher up in the tank in a dimly lit tank or if provided with some shade from intense lighting.
Propagation:Blastomussa may be propagated by division of the skeleton keeping one or more polyps on the severed piece. The specimens shown here are frags from a larger colony.
Approximate Purchase Size: one to two polyps
Difficulty Level: Easy

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 Aussie  Bright Pink Worm Brain Coral
Platygyra lamellina
Bright Pink, with Yellow & Green Accents
$69.99 each
1-1/2" frag to 2" Frag
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 Metallic Green Flat Brain
Wellsophylia Radiata

Description:The Metallic Green Welsophyllia Brain Coral comes in several different bright green color variations. They have a flat round skeleton, much flatter and rounder than other Open Brain Corals. In the wild they are found on the sand and need to be placed accordingly in the display aquarium. To receive the best amount of lighting, Metallic Green Welsophyllia Brain Corals will swell up and pull themselves out of their hole in the sand. Surprisingly, they will also move around the sand bed quite a bit in this fashion. If placed on rockwork the rocks can damage the tender underside of the coral and may cause it to stress and possibly die.
Diet Requirements:They do best in a well established reef aquarium that incorporates moderate to strong lighting with a moderate water current, along with the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. Allow ample space between it and other corals, as it will sometimes sting its neighbors. It does not require additional food to maintain its health in the reef aquarium, but it will feed on micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.  
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"

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Green Open Brain
(Trachyphyllia geoffroyi)

Description:The Trachyphyllia Brain Coral is also referred to as a Folded Brain. It is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral. It may have a flattened, folded, or figure-eight shape. T. geoffroyi is easily collected from the reef because it prefers to attach itself to a piece of shell or dead coral, and may be found washed into the shallow waters lying on the sand bed. Trachyphyllia Brain Corals fluoresce brightly under actinic lighting.

Diet Requirements:They do best in a well established reef aquarium that incorporates moderate to strong lighting with a moderate water current, along with the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. Allow ample space between it and other corals, as it will sometimes sting its neighbors. It does not require additional food to maintain its health in the reef aquarium, but it will feed on micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"

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 Red Open Brain
(Trachyphyllia geoffroyi)

Description:The Red Open Brain Coral is also referred to as the Red Folded Brain. It is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral. It may have a flattened, folded, or figure-eight shape. Red Open Brain Corals are beautiful additions to any reef tank because they fluoresence brightly under aquarium actinic lighting.
Diet Requirements:They do best in a well established reef aquarium that incorporates moderate or strong lighting with a moderate water current, along with the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. Allow ample space between it and other corals, as it needs room between its neighbors. It does not require additional food to maintain its health in the reef aquarium, but it will feed on micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 4"; Large: 5" to 7"

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Brain Coral, Lobophyllia
(Lobophyllia hemprichii)

Description:The Lobophyllia Brain Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral . It has fleshy polyps that hide its calcareous skeleton. It is found in a variety of textures and color forms. Colors vary from bright red, green, orange, gray, tan, or brown. Its behavior is semi-aggressive and it will sting other corals with its extended sweeper tentacles during the night if to close to them. Provide plenty of space between it and other neighboring corals. It is easy to maintain in the reef aquarium, making it an excellent candidate for the beginning through expert reef aquarist. It requires moderate to strong lighting combined with a moderate water movement within the aquarium.
Diet Requirements:For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provides the majority of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. It will also benefit from additional food in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp fed in the evening when its tentacles are visible. Specimens shipped may have other colors in the coral besides the red, but we guarantee they will all be beautiful specimens!
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"

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 Tongue Coral or Slipper Coral
(Polyphyllia)

Description: The Slipper Coral ,(Polyphyllia), is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral often referred to as the Tongue, or Hairy Tongue Coral. The skeleton of the Slipper or Tongue Coral is a leafy shape. Colonies of this species are often long and narrow, and arched or flat in profile, hence the common name "slipper" or "tongue." It is usually brown, but may also be cream or green.
Diet and location Requirements:A preferable location would be on the bottom of the reef aquarium, lying on a fine sandy substrate, with adequate space between it and its neighbors. It is easy to maintain in the reef aquarium, which makes it an excellent candidate for the beginning through expert reef aquarist. It will require bright lighting combined with moderate water movement, and the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It will benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"
 

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Tooth Coral
(Galaxea spp.)

Description: The Galaxea Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral and often referred to as the Tooth, Star, Crystal, Starburst, Brittle, or Galaxy Coral. Its genus name, Galaxea, is derived from the Greek word galaxaios (milky), describing the polyp's milky-white tips. While bright green is the most common, some species can be found in a variety of colors.
It is an aggressive coral in the reef aquarium, and therefore, needs adequate space between itself and other corals. Its polyps can extend up to several inches at night and will sting and cause damage to other species of corals that it can reach.
Diet and location Requirements:The Tooth Coral requires strong lighting combined with moderate water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It requires additional food in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp twice a week.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"  

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Purple Tip Frogspawn


Beautiful green frogspawn with bright purple tips!
Description:The Frogspawn Coral is a large polyp stony coral (LPS) often referred to as the Wall, Octopus, or Grape coral. Its polyps remain visible throughout both the day and night, resembling a mass of fish eggs or frog eggs, hence one of its common names Frogspawn. With its appearance and coloration it makes a beautiful addition to any reef aquarium. During the evenings, its sweeper tentacles can extend up to six inches beyond its base into the reef aquarium surroundings. It will sting other neighboring corals in the reef aquarium, therefore, it is best to leave plenty of room between itself and other types of corals.
Diet and location Requirements:For continued good health, it will require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It needs medium to bright lighting and medium water flow.The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provides the majority of its nutritional requirements from photosynthesis. It will also benefit from additional food in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp.
Approximate Purchase Size: Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"

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Green Branch Hammer


Description:The branching Hammer Coral AKA Branching Achor Coral (Euphyllia paranchora) is a great LPS coral with soft wavy looking tentacle type polyps that look like little anchors at the tips. It’s basic shape It’s long polyps can range from green, tan, & lime green and yellow as well as having different colored tips. It is a beautiful piece that will softly wave its polyps with the flow. It is not a hard LPS to care for. It will however easilly thrive given the proper conditions.
Diet and location Requirements:It requires moderate light with moderate flow. As with most LPS it gets what it needs from lighting, It can also be fed brine & mysid shrimp, but not required. This coral would be considered aggressive & requires at least 6 inches of space from neighboring corals. As it will release sweeping tentacles during the night time hours that can reach around 6 inches. 
Approximate Purchase Size: Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"

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Metallic Green Frogspawn

Bright green frogspawn
Description:The Frogspawn Coral is a large polyp stony coral (LPS) often referred to as the Wall, Octopus, or Grape coral. Its polyps remain visible throughout both the day and night, resembling a mass of fish eggs or frog eggs, hence one of its common names Frogspawn. With its appearance and coloration it makes a beautiful addition to any reef aquarium.
During the evenings, its sweeper tentacles can extend up to six inches beyond its base into the reef aquarium surroundings. It will sting other neighboring corals in the reef aquarium, therefore, it is best to leave plenty of room between itself and other types of corals.
Diet and location Requirements:For continued good health, it will require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It needs medium to bright lighting and medium water flow.The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provides the majority of its nutritional requirements from photosynthesis. It will also benefit from additional food in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp.
Approximate Purchase Size: Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"

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    Metallic Green Torch Coral
Euphyllia glabrescens

Description:The Euphyllia Torch Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral. It has long and flowing polyps with single rounded tips which are visible throughout the day and night, hiding its branching skeletal base most of the time. It may be brown or green with color on the tips of its tentacles. Provide plenty of room between the Euphyllia Torch Coral and other corals, since at night, its sweeper tentacles can extend up to several inches from its base and sting other corals. It is a popular coral that will thrive under proper conditions and excellent water quality parameters. Ideally, it needs to have moderate lighting combined with moderate water movement within the aquarium.
Diet and location Requirements:For continued good health, it will require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It needs medium to bright lighting and medium water flow.The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provides the majority of its nutritional requirements from photosynthesis. It will also benefit from additional food in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp.
Approximate Purchase Size: Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"

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Maze Brain Platygyra Coral
(Platygyra)

Description:The Maze Brain Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral and is also referred to as Brain, Maze, Platygyra, Worm, Closed Brain, or Bowl Coral. Like it's common name describes, it has maze-like channels in its calcareous skeleton. The Maze Coral glows incredibly well under actinic lighting. Maze Coral colonies are either dome shaped or a flattened appearance, with various color shades of green, brown, red or gray and contrasting valleys which may be blue, green, or red, under actinic lighting.

It is a semi-aggressive coral that extends sweeper tentacles at night and should be provided with adequate spacing between itself and other corals in the aquarium. The Platygyra Brain Worm Coral is relatively hardy, easy to maintain in the reef aquarium, and makes an excellent candidate for the beginner reef aquarist.

Diet and location Requirements:It requires moderate lighting combined with moderate water movement. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It will benefit from additional food in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp fed in the evening while its tentacles are visible.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"

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   Green Moonstone Brain Coral
(Favites)


Description:Green Moonstone Corals are large polyp stony (LPS) corals often referred to as Moon, Pineapple, Brain, Closed Brain, Star, Worm, or Honeycomb Coral. They are the most common and prolific coral in the world. Favites Corals are found in various color forms and polyp shapes.
Diet and location Requirements:Favites Corals are semi aggressive, expanding their sweeper tentacles at night . It is important to leave space between them and neighbors in the reef aquarium. Maintenance for the Favite Corals is relatively easy, making them excellent choices for the beginner to expert hobbyist. They require moderate lighting combined with moderate water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, calcium, strontium, and other trace elements should be added to the water. It will also benefit from the addition of supplemental food in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp, fed twice per week in the evening while its tentacles are visible.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"

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Fancy Doughnut Corals
(Scolymia sp.)

Very rare morph's. No two are the same.

Description:Fancy Doughnut Corals, Scolymias are the top picks that are just about impossible to get a hold of. When they are found top dollar is paid for these beauties, but the piece you will recieve is one of a kind and an incredible show piece for your reef tank.

The Scolymia sp. Doughnut Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral and often referred to as the Goblet Coral or Meat Coral. The Scolymia aka Doughnut Coral is a round solitary coral, one of the largest single-polyped corals found in nature today, and available in many different color forms. While it is not an aggressive coral, it should be provided with adequate spacing between itself and other corals because it can expand to twice its size. It is easy to maintain in the reef aquarium and makes an excellent choice for both the beginner or advanced reef aquarist.

Diet and location Requirements:It requires medium lighting combined with low water movement. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It should be fed meaty foods such as micro-plankton or brine shrimp at night.

Approximate Purchase Size: Medium: 3" to 4" ; Large: 4" to 5" l XLarge 5" to 7"

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 Doughnut Coral
(Scolymia sp.)

Description:The Scolymia sp. Doughnut Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral and often referred to as the Goblet Coral or Meat Coral. The Scolymia aka Doughnut Coral is a round solitary coral, one of the largest single-polyped corals found in nature today, and available in many different color forms. While it is not an aggressive coral, it should be provided with adequate spacing between itself and other corals because it can expand to twice its size. It is easy to maintain in the reef aquarium and makes an excellent choice for both the beginner or advanced reef aquarist.

Diet and location Requirements:It requires medium lighting combined with low water movement. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It should be fed meaty foods such as micro-plankton or brine shrimp at night.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4" ; Large: 4" to 6"

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Red/Pink Button Coral
(Cynarina Lacrymalis) 

THEY BLOW UP LIKE A HOT AIR BALOON!!!
Description:The Cynarina Button Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral. The Cynarina Button Coral is a round solitary coral, one of the largest single-polyped corals found in nature today, and available in many different color forms from pastel to bright and translucent, to drab variations. Sometimes, it is confused with its closest relative, Scolymia. We are selling here the beautiful Red/Pink Variety....While it is not an aggressive coral, it should be provided with adequate spacing between itself and other corals because it can expand to twice its size. It is easy to maintain in the reef aquarium and makes an excellent choice for both the beginner or advanced reef aquarist.

Diet and location Requirements:It requires medium lighting combined with low water movement. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.It should be fed meaty foods such as micro-plankton or brine shrimp at night.

Approximate Expanded Size: Small: 2" , Medium: 3" , Large: 4" , XLarge 5"

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Yellow Tip Torch Coral
Euphyllia glabrescens

Description:The Euphyllia Torch Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral. It has long and flowing polyps with single rounded tips which are visible throughout the day and night, hiding its branching skeletal base most of the time. It may be brown or green with color on the tips of its tentacles. Provide plenty of room between the Euphyllia Torch Coral and other corals, since at night, its sweeper tentacles can extend up to several inches from its base and sting other corals. It is a popular coral that will thrive under proper conditions and excellent water quality parameters. Ideally, it needs to have moderate lighting combined with moderate water movement within the aquarium.
Diet and location Requirements:For continued good health, it will require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It needs medium to bright lighting and medium water flow.The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provides the majority of its nutritional requirements from photosynthesis. It will also benefit from additional food in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1 to 2 heads; Medium: 2 to 3 heads"; Large: 4 to 5 heads; XLarge 6 to 8 heads

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Anchor Hammer Coral
Euphyllia ancora

Description:The Hammer Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral and often referred to as the Hammer Coral or Anchor Coral. Its common names are derived from the appearance of its hammer-, or anchor-shap at the top of each tentacle. Its polyps are visible throughout the day and night and hide its skeletal base. It may be green, tan, or brown in color, with lime green or yellow tips on the ends of its tentacles that glow under actinic lighting. It is moderately difficult to maintain, but with proper water conditions in the aquarium, it will thrive.

Diet and location Requirements:It will require moderate lighting combined with moderate water movement within the aquarium. At night, its sweeper tentacles can extend up to six inches in the reef aquarium, stinging other species of corals and animals. Allow plenty of room between it and other neighboring corals. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It will benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"
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  Trumpet Coral / Candy Coral 
Caulestrea furcata

Description:The Caulastrea Candy Cane Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral often referred to as the Trumpet, Torch, Candy, or Bullseye Coral. The plump circular polyps are vibrant blue/green, yellow/green, or red/brown. Under actinic light the bright polyps are a most beautiful sight to see. a very hardy and relatively peaceful reef inhabitant, it has very short sweeper tentacles.

Diet and location Requirements:It requires moderate lighting and moderate water movement, along with the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It will benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of brine shrimp or micro-plankton.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"
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Bubble Coral, White
(Plerogyra sinuosa)

Description:The White Bubble Coral is an LPS coral that originates from the reefs of the Indo-Pacific ocean. It has a white leaf edged hard skeleton that can be seen when the polyps are deflated. When inflated, the large fleshy polyps will cover the entire skeleton.
Diet and location Requirements:Bubble corals, posses sweeper tentacles that can harm other corals within reach. The White Bubble Coral requires a moderate level of lighting combined with low to moderate water movement in the aquarium. Too much water flow may impede the coral from fully expanding. The fleshy polyps of Bubble Corals are very fragile and will puncture easily. Be careful when handling these corals, to only handle them by the hard skeleton. Because they can form long sweeper tentacles, be sure to provide plenty of room to prevent damage being done to its neighbors. For continued good health, it will also need the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It will benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of brine shrimp or micro-plankton.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"

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Bubble Coral, Green
(Plerogyra sinuosa)

Description:The Green Bubble Coral is an LPS coral that originates from the reefs of the Indo-Pacific ocean. It has a white leaf edged hard skeleton that can be seen when the polyps are deflated. When inflated, the large fleshy polyps will cover the entire skeleton.
Diet and location Requirements:Bubble corals, posses sweeper tentacles that can harm other corals within reach. The White Bubble Coral requires a moderate level of lighting combined with low to moderate water movement in the aquarium. Too much water flow may impede the coral from fully expanding. The fleshy polyps of Bubble Corals are very fragile and will puncture easily. Be careful when handling these corals, to only handle them by the hard skeleton. Because they can form long sweeper tentacles, be sure to provide plenty of room to prevent damage being done to its neighbors. For continued good health, it will also need the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It will benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of brine shrimp or micro-plankton.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"

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Fox Coral
(Nemenzophyllia turbida)

Unique in color, texture and shape
Description:The Nemenzophyllia Fox Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral and is also commonly referred to as the Jasmine Coral. Its calcareous skeleton is very fragile and needs extra care when placing it between rocks in the reef aquarium. It is a peaceful coral with white to pale green polyps and which are quite large, extending two to three times the width of its skeleton during the day. The Fox Coral is an easy coral to maintain, making itself a great candidate for the beginning through seasoned reef aquarist.
Diet and location Requirements: It requires moderate lighting combined with low water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It will also benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp. Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"

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Pagoda Coral
Turbinaria peltata

Description:The Pagoda Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral. It grows in a conical or cup shape while living on the reef. It may also be found in the form of cups, ruffled ridges, plates, vases, or scrolls. It may grow horizontally or vertically. Green Pagoda make excellent corals for the novice reef aquarist.
Diet and location Requirements: The Pagoda coral is a peaceful reef inhabitant and does not bother other corals that are placed in close proximity to it. However, it should still be provided with ample space away from other corals because it does grow quickly. It will require moderate lighting combined with moderate water movement within the aquarium. For its continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. t will benefit from additional food in the form of brine shrimp or plankton.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"

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 Metallic Green Flower Pot Coral
Goniopora sp.

Description:The Green Goniopora is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral often referred to as Flower Pot, Ball, Daisy, or Sunflower Coral. The flower names refer to its appearance when all of its polyps are opened. Once open, the Green Flower Pot Coral is a gorgeous hard coral with free-flowing short polyps.
Diet and location Requirements: It is aggressive, and ample space should be provided between itself and other neighboring corals. Its polyps can extend far past its base into the reef aquarium, where they can sting other species of corals. Clownfish, will often play in its polyps if no anemone can be found in the reef aquarium. This may actually be detrimental to the coral. Goniopora sp. require PERFECT water conditions, the proper trace elements and the habitat must match its requirements. The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provides the majority of its nutritional requirements from photosynthesis. It should be fed phytoplankton or brine shrimp daily.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4" Large: 4" to 5"

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   True Red Flower Pot Coral
Goniopora sp.

Description:The Red Flower Pot Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral often referred to as Ball, Daisy, or Sunflower Coral. The flower names refer to its appearance when all of its polyps are opened. Once open, the Red Flower Pot Coral is a gorgeous hard coral with free-flowing short polyps.
Diet and location Requirements: It is aggressive, and ample space should be provided between itself and other neighboring corals. Its polyps can extend far past its base into the reef aquarium, where they can sting other species of corals. Clownfish, will often play in its polyps if no anemone can be found in the reef aquarium. This may actually be detrimental to the coral. Goniopora sp. requires PERFECT water conditions, the proper trace elements and the habitat must match its requirements. In general, the Red form of the Flower Pot Coral does better in an aquarium than other Gonipora spies, but it still would not be considered for beginers. The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provides the majority of its nutritional requirements from photosynthesis. It should be fed phytoplankton or brine shrimp daily.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4" Large: 4" to 5" 

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   Purple Goniopora
Goniopora sp.

Description:The Purple Flower Pot Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral often referred to as Ball, Daisy, or Sunflower Coral. The flower names refer to its appearance when all of its polyps are opened. Once open, the Purple Flower Pot Coral is a gorgeous hard coral with free-flowing short polyps.
Diet and location Requirements: It is aggressive, and ample space should be provided between itself and other neighboring corals. Its polyps can extend far past its base into the reef aquarium, where they can sting other species of corals. Clownfish, will often play in its polyps if no anemone can be found in the reef aquarium. This may actually be detrimental to the coral. Goniopora sp. requires PERFECT water conditions, the proper trace elements and the habitat must match its requirements. In general, the Purple form of the Flower Pot Coral does better in an aquarium than other Gonipora spies, but it still would not be considered for beginers. The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provides the majority of its nutritional requirements from photosynthesis. It should be fed phytoplankton or brine shrimp daily.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4" Large: 4" to 5" 

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 Long Tentacle Plate Corals
Heliofungia actiniformis

Description:The Long Tentacle Plate Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral often referred to as a Heliofungia Plate, Mushroom, or Disk Coral. With its long tentacles extended, it takes on the appearance of an anemone. It is a solitary, aggressive coral, and with its long tentacles can damage other corals that it comes in contact with. With placement in the aquarium, keep in mind that it will often inflate itself with water and expand to twice its size, with sweeper tentacles extending well beyond its base. It will do best on the bottom of a reef aquarium, preferably lying on a fine sandy substrate. The Long Tentacle Plate Coral is easy to maintain in the reef aquarium and makes an excellent candidate for the beginner reef aquarist.
Diet and location Requirements: It requires moderate lighting combined with moderate water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It should be fed micro-plankton or brine shrimp.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"

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  Assorted Color Short
Tentacle Plate Coral

Description:The Fungia Plate/Disc Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral, often referred to as a Disk, Mushroom, Chinaman, Short Tentacle Plate, or Tongue Coral. It comes in a variety of colors, some very bright. Its genus name, Fungia, was taken directly from the Latin "fungus" (mushroom), which describes its calcareous skeleton shape.
Diet and location Requirements: The Fungia Plate Coral lives a solitary life atop the sand bed. It requires low to moderate water currents and moderate reef lighting for proper health. It is important that proper calcium and alkalinity levels are maintained. Place the Fungia Plate Coral on the sand bed along the bottom of the aquarium. Be careful when handling it to avoid damaging the delicate tissue on the underside. When placing the fungia plate give it some room since it can move across the sand bed slowly.
Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health. You may also feed it small pieces of squid or shrimp once a week by placing a piece on the mouth in the center of the coral.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"

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x Aussie War Coral Frag
Favites pentagona

Australian red war coral with neon green centers
Description: This is the original War Coral, and has proven to be a fast grower for us. A BEAUTIFUL red with super neon green eyes. Purchased at a local swapmeet over a year ago, we have been growing colonies for over a year now. It requires moderate water currents and moderate to high reef lighting for proper health. It is important that proper calcium and alkalinity levels are maintained. Use of Kalkwasser Mix or a calcium reactor will be of great benefit.
Placement:War Coral is semi aggressive, expanding their sweeper tentacles at night, therefore it is important to leave space between them and neighbors in the reef aquarium.
Lighting: Medium to high lighting would serve this species well. Favia can be kept under high output fluorescent bulbs, but may benefit from more intense lighting. It will likely change its coloration depending on the lighting provided. Favia may require a longer acclimation period to intense lighting such as metal halides.
Location Requirements: We recommend keeping the coral in a relatively low flow area of the reef display. Too much flow could cause this particular species to become stressed and not extend fully.
Diet and Feeding: The War Coral will rely to a large extent on the products of their zooxanthellae, from the tanks lighting, however, in our experience, they also benefit from direct feeding. There are a variety of frozen fish foods available that make outstanding meals. We like to feed a mixture of meaty foods such as shrimp, fish, and squid with vitamin additives and highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFA). Cyclopeze also is a good choice. The size of the food is very important, it must be small enough that the polyp can fully ingest it.
Water Quality: War Corals are more tolerant of changes water quality making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the prolonged health & well being of these creatures.
Frag Difficulty: The War Coral is a fairly quick grower and will produce a significant amount of new growth every year. Fragments can be taken, and in our experience the easiest way is with a straight-edged razor blade. With the blade perpendicular from the edge of the coral, cut inwards about an inch. Repeat about an inch away from the first cut, then snap off the section between the two incisions. Even small frags tend to be extremely hardy and easy to acclimate.
Care Level: Maintenance for the War Coral is easy, making them excellent choices for the beginner to expert hobbyist.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" frag

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Aquacultured Aussie
Fat Boy Green Polyp Duncan Frag 
Duncanopsammia axifuga

Description:Duncanopsammia axifuga comes from the waters off of the Australian coast. Usually found in deeper water near sandy substrate, Duncanopsammia axifuga is very adaptable to lighting conditions. Coloration is light green on the tentacles, a pink to intense blue-green on the oral disc and bright green on the corallites. The size of polyps (including tentacles) can be up to approximately 4.5 cm across, while the corallites are approximately 1 cm to 1.5 cm across.
Growth:It is a fast grower given the right conditions, and usually develops new polyps directly adjacent to an existing one. As with all other LPS, maintaining calcium and alkalinity levels is necessary, while excess phosphates and nitrates will slow growth. A beautiful reef tank addition, multiple open polyps will often times totally shield the skeletal structure from view, particularly on large colonies.
Care Recommendations: Their care needs to include low to medium lighting; low to medium water flow. When placing your new coral in the aquarium, make sure the coral is secure , so that it will not be knocked over which may damage the skin and cause an infection. It is not an outwardly aggressive coral, but should be provided with plenty of space between itself and other corals because it can expand twice its size during the day.
Propagation is as easy as cutting the 'stem' of the coral to separate polyps, although as this coral grows upwards it will not attach itself to reef structures, a gell superglue or marine epoxy works best for this chore.
Diet and Feeding: While possessing zooxanthella and being capable of photosynthesis, this coral appreciates regular feeding with any meaty marine foods able to fit into the expanded polyp's mouth. I feed occasionally with chunks of prawn or mysis, which is very easy due to the adhesiveness and reactivity of the tentacles.
Placement: Duncanopsammia axifuga is a relatively unaggressive coral, incapable of producing sweeper tentacles, and generally comes out underneath when competing with other stony corals. It is best left with plenty of space to grow, as well as relatively unaggressive neighbours.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1"
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Aussie Orange Crush Acanthastrea
Lordhowensis Coral Frag
Description: Acanthastrea lordhowensis are considered LPS corals that can have brilliant pigmentation patterns. We call the Acans with multiple colors like above "Rainbow Acans".. The Cadillacs of Acans, pricey but they are the best of the best..We have a few different ones, so if you order more than one, we will give you different ones for your collection.They are a hardy coral with amazing coloration.They do not require intense light to maintain their pigments, but to stimulate fast growth some feeding should be done. Their range of tolerance in lighting and flow is incredible. Just treat them like Favias and you won't go wrong.
Frag Difficulty: The propagation of Acanthastrea Lordhowensis is very easy. They simply love to be cut. Wet tile saws, band saws and dremel tools may be used to make appropriate cuts. Simple agitation of the coral will cause the polyps to retract. At this point you may cut out the desired amount of polyps. The only concern is that depending on the cut, you don’t go to shallow and actually cut into the corallites. Once the frag is made, it can be left as is in the sand bed where it will grow its own calcium skeleton or affixed to a piece of live rock where it will encrust over the rock. The preferred and more desirable method due to accelerated growth is to attach the frag to live rock and let it encrust over.
Lighting: Acanthastrea Lordhowensis are a hermatypic/photosynthetic coral. They require moderate to high lighting. Power compact , T-5 & Metal Halide fixtures will all work, but we recommend for best growth either T-5's or halides.
Water Quality: Acanthastrea Lordhowensis are more tolerant of changes water quality making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the prolonged health & well being of these creatures. Due to the heavy feeding requirements, a strong protein skimmer is recommended. Activated carbon as well as items such as ozone generators can help as well.
Current: Acanthastrea Lordhowensis require low to medium water movement. Excessive flow on the animal can cause polyp retraction or in worst-case polyp bailout (polyps actually detach from their skeleton).
Diet and Feeding: Acanthastrea Lordhowensis will readily accept feedings of minced meaty foods such as shrimp, mysis, clam and squid. Though not regularly required, these feeding will also help growth.
Placement: Will do great in the sand, as well as on the rock structure if placed securely. Generally placed low to middle of the tank due to lighting needs.
Approximate Purchase Size:2 to 3 polyp frag

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Alien Eyes - They're looking at You!
Echinophyllia sp
Description: The common name is Chalice Coral, the accurate name is Echinophyllia, one of the most hardy, the most undemanding corals we have encountered. Not too many hobbyists are familiar with the corals of the Echinophyllia genus. In many ways, that’s not surprising. Until recently it recieved very little mention in aquarium books. The aquarist who purchases one is in for a rather pleasant surprise over the weeks to come. Echinophyllia colors up remarkably in the home aquarium, almost invariably and without exception. Colors becoume fluorescent hot pinks, reds, oranges, greens ,blues, and purples. The coloration they display is amongst the brightest, most vivid and remarkable ever encountered with a coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. Some may suspect the photo above to be retouched. Not only are they not, we assure the reader that if anything they fall short of accurately depicting the vivid coloration of these corals. As many who have kept them have encountered, they’re an instant attention grabber sure to draw the immediate interest of those who see them in captivity.
Placement: Place the Echinophyllia Coral on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Although it is not crucial, Echinophyllia should be placed so that the plates are horizontal. Depending on the intensity of the light they may need to be placed low in the aquarium, or placed so that they get indirect Metal Halide light.
Lighting: Echinophyllia species are a hermatypic/photosynthetic coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. A word of caution: Echinophyllias lay down a relatively dense skeleton which makes them particularly vulnerable to high levels of Infra Red light, which some Metal Halide reflector combinations produce. Do not put Echinophyllia near the top of heavily illuminated aquariums.
Water Quality: Echinophyllia species are more tolerant of changes water quality making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the prolonged health & well being of these creatures. Diet and Feeding: Feeding is not necessary but it does make the Echinophyllia more robust. This coral feeds mostly at night so offer food when the lights are off. Cyclops is a good choice.
Frag Difficulty: Echinophyllia species grow outward from all around their edges a large colony can nevertheless produce a significant amount of new growth every year. Fragments can be taken, and in our experience the easiest way is with a straight-edged razor blade. With the blade perpendicular from the edge of the coral, cut inwards about an inch. Repeat about an inch away from the first cut, then snap off the section between the two incisions. Even small frags tend to be extremely hardy and easy to acclimate.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1-1/2" frag

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Yellow Rim Purple Body
Chalice Coral Frag
Echinophyllia sp
Description: The common name is Chalice Coral, the accurate name is Echinophyllia, one of the most hardy, the most undemanding corals we have encountered. Not too many hobbyists are familiar with the corals of the Echinophyllia genus. In many ways, that’s not surprising. Until recently it recieved very little mention in aquarium books. The aquarist who purchases one is in for a rather pleasant surprise over the weeks to come. Echinophyllia colors up remarkably in the home aquarium, almost invariably and without exception. Colors becoume fluorescent hot pinks, reds, oranges, greens ,blues, and purples. The coloration they display is amongst the brightest, most vivid and remarkable ever encountered with a coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. Some may suspect the photo above to be retouched. Not only are they not, we assure the reader that if anything they fall short of accurately depicting the vivid coloration of these corals. As many who have kept them have encountered, they’re an instant attention grabber sure to draw the immediate interest of those who see them in captivity.
Placement: Place the Echinophyllia Coral on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Although it is not crucial, Echinophyllia should be placed so that the plates are horizontal. Depending on the intensity of the light they may need to be placed low in the aquarium, or placed so that they get indirect Metal Halide light.
Lighting: Echinophyllia species are a hermatypic/photosynthetic coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. A word of caution: Echinophyllias lay down a relatively dense skeleton which makes them particularly vulnerable to high levels of Infra Red light, which some Metal Halide reflector combinations produce. Do not put Echinophyllia near the top of heavily illuminated aquariums.
Water Quality: Echinophyllia species are more tolerant of changes water quality making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the prolonged health & well being of these creatures. Diet and Feeding: Feeding is not necessary but it does make the Echinophyllia more robust. This coral feeds mostly at night so offer food when the lights are off. Cyclops is a good choice.
Frag Difficulty: Echinophyllia species grow outward from all around their edges a large colony can nevertheless produce a significant amount of new growth every year. Fragments can be taken, and in our experience the easiest way is with a straight-edged razor blade. With the blade perpendicular from the edge of the coral, cut inwards about an inch. Repeat about an inch away from the first cut, then snap off the section between the two incisions. Even small frags tend to be extremely hardy and easy to acclimate.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1-1/2" frag

$29.99 each
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 Red Hot Lava
Chalice Coral Frag
Echinophyllia sp
Description: The common name is Chalice Coral, the accurate name is Echinophyllia, one of the most hardy, the most undemanding corals we have encountered. Not too many hobbyists are familiar with the corals of the Echinophyllia genus. In many ways, that’s not surprising. Until recently it recieved very little mention in aquarium books. The aquarist who purchases one is in for a rather pleasant surprise over the weeks to come. Echinophyllia colors up remarkably in the home aquarium, almost invariably and without exception. Colors becoume fluorescent hot pinks, reds, oranges, greens ,blues, and purples. The coloration they display is amongst the brightest, most vivid and remarkable ever encountered with a coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. Some may suspect the photo above to be retouched. Not only are they not, we assure the reader that if anything they fall short of accurately depicting the vivid coloration of these corals. As many who have kept them have encountered, they’re an instant attention grabber sure to draw the immediate interest of those who see them in captivity.
Placement: Place the Echinophyllia Coral on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Although it is not crucial, Echinophyllia should be placed so that the plates are horizontal. Depending on the intensity of the light they may need to be placed low in the aquarium, or placed so that they get indirect Metal Halide light.
Lighting: Echinophyllia species are a hermatypic/photosynthetic coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. A word of caution: Echinophyllias lay down a relatively dense skeleton which makes them particularly vulnerable to high levels of Infra Red light, which some Metal Halide reflector combinations produce. Do not put Echinophyllia near the top of heavily illuminated aquariums.
Water Quality: Echinophyllia species are more tolerant of changes water quality making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the prolonged health & well being of these creatures. Diet and Feeding: Feeding is not necessary but it does make the Echinophyllia more robust. This coral feeds mostly at night so offer food when the lights are off. Cyclops is a good choice.
Frag Difficulty: Echinophyllia species grow outward from all around their edges a large colony can nevertheless produce a significant amount of new growth every year. Fragments can be taken, and in our experience the easiest way is with a straight-edged razor blade. With the blade perpendicular from the edge of the coral, cut inwards about an inch. Repeat about an inch away from the first cut, then snap off the section between the two incisions. Even small frags tend to be extremely hardy and easy to acclimate.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1-1/2" frag

$39.99 each
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Limited Edition
Ultra Chalice #688
Watermellon Taffy Chalice Coral Frag
Echinophyllia sp
Description: The common name is Chalice Coral, the accurate name is Echinophyllia, one of the most hardy, the most undemanding corals we have encountered. Not too many hobbyists are familiar with the corals of the Echinophyllia genus. In many ways, that’s not surprising. Until recently it recieved very little mention in aquarium books. The aquarist who purchases one is in for a rather pleasant surprise over the weeks to come. Echinophyllia colors up remarkably in the home aquarium, almost invariably and without exception. Colors becoume fluorescent hot pinks, reds, oranges, greens ,blues, and purples. The coloration they display is amongst the brightest, most vivid and remarkable ever encountered with a coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. Some may suspect the photo above to be retouched. Not only are they not, we assure the reader that if anything they fall short of accurately depicting the vivid coloration of these corals. As many who have kept them have encountered, they’re an instant attention grabber sure to draw the immediate interest of those who see them in captivity.
Placement: Place the Echinophyllia Coral on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Although it is not crucial, Echinophyllia should be placed so that the plates are horizontal. Depending on the intensity of the light they may need to be placed low in the aquarium, or placed so that they get indirect Metal Halide light.
Lighting: Echinophyllia species are a hermatypic/photosynthetic coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. A word of caution: Echinophyllias lay down a relatively dense skeleton which makes them particularly vulnerable to high levels of Infra Red light, which some Metal Halide reflector combinations produce. Do not put Echinophyllia near the top of heavily illuminated aquariums.
Water Quality: Echinophyllia species are more tolerant of changes water quality making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the prolonged health & well being of these creatures. Diet and Feeding: Feeding is not necessary but it does make the Echinophyllia more robust. This coral feeds mostly at night so offer food when the lights are off. Cyclops is a good choice.
Frag Difficulty: Echinophyllia species grow outward from all around their edges a large colony can nevertheless produce a significant amount of new growth every year. Fragments can be taken, and in our experience the easiest way is with a straight-edged razor blade. With the blade perpendicular from the edge of the coral, cut inwards about an inch. Repeat about an inch away from the first cut, then snap off the section between the two incisions. Even small frags tend to be extremely hardy and easy to acclimate.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1-1/2" frag

$69.99 each
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Hollywood Stunner
Chalice Coral Frag
Echinophyllia sp
Description: The common name is Chalice Coral, the accurate name is Echinophyllia, one of the most hardy, the most undemanding corals we have encountered. Not too many hobbyists are familiar with the corals of the Echinophyllia genus. In many ways, that’s not surprising. Until recently it recieved very little mention in aquarium books. The aquarist who purchases one is in for a rather pleasant surprise over the weeks to come. Echinophyllia colors up remarkably in the home aquarium, almost invariably and without exception. Colors becoume fluorescent hot pinks, reds, oranges, greens ,blues, and purples. The coloration they display is amongst the brightest, most vivid and remarkable ever encountered with a coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. Some may suspect the photo above to be retouched. Not only are they not, we assure the reader that if anything they fall short of accurately depicting the vivid coloration of these corals. As many who have kept them have encountered, they’re an instant attention grabber sure to draw the immediate interest of those who see them in captivity.
Placement: Place the Echinophyllia Coral on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Although it is not crucial, Echinophyllia should be placed so that the plates are horizontal. Depending on the intensity of the light they may need to be placed low in the aquarium, or placed so that they get indirect Metal Halide light.
Lighting: Echinophyllia species are a hermatypic/photosynthetic coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. A word of caution: Echinophyllias lay down a relatively dense skeleton which makes them particularly vulnerable to high levels of Infra Red light, which some Metal Halide reflector combinations produce. Do not put Echinophyllia near the top of heavily illuminated aquariums.
Water Quality: Echinophyllia species are more tolerant of changes water quality making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the prolonged health & well being of these creatures. Diet and Feeding: Feeding is not necessary but it does make the Echinophyllia more robust. This coral feeds mostly at night so offer food when the lights are off. Cyclops is a good choice.
Frag Difficulty: Echinophyllia species grow outward from all around their edges a large colony can nevertheless produce a significant amount of new growth every year. Fragments can be taken, and in our experience the easiest way is with a straight-edged razor blade. With the blade perpendicular from the edge of the coral, cut inwards about an inch. Repeat about an inch away from the first cut, then snap off the section between the two incisions. Even small frags tend to be extremely hardy and easy to acclimate.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1-1/2" frag

$69.99 each
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 Blue Chalice Frag
With Bright Green Eyes
Echinophyllia sp
Description: The common name is Chalice Coral, the accurate name is Echinophyllia, one of the most hardy, the most undemanding corals we have encountered. Not too many hobbyists are familiar with the corals of the Echinophyllia genus. In many ways, that’s not surprising. Until recently it recieved very little mention in aquarium books. The aquarist who purchases one is in for a rather pleasant surprise over the weeks to come. Echinophyllia colors up remarkably in the home aquarium, almost invariably and without exception. Colors becoume fluorescent hot pinks, reds, oranges, greens ,blues, and purples. The coloration they display is amongst the brightest, most vivid and remarkable ever encountered with a coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. Some may suspect the photo above to be retouched. Not only are they not, we assure the reader that if anything they fall short of accurately depicting the vivid coloration of these corals. As many who have kept them have encountered, they’re an instant attention grabber sure to draw the immediate interest of those who see them in captivity.
Placement: Place the Echinophyllia Coral on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Although it is not crucial, Echinophyllia should be placed so that the plates are horizontal. Depending on the intensity of the light they may need to be placed low in the aquarium, or placed so that they get indirect Metal Halide light.
Lighting: Echinophyllia species are a hermatypic/photosynthetic coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. A word of caution: Echinophyllias lay down a relatively dense skeleton which makes them particularly vulnerable to high levels of Infra Red light, which some Metal Halide reflector combinations produce. Do not put Echinophyllia near the top of heavily illuminated aquariums.
Water Quality: Echinophyllia species are more tolerant of changes water quality making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the prolonged health & well being of these creatures. Diet and Feeding: Feeding is not necessary but it does make the Echinophyllia more robust. This coral feeds mostly at night so offer food when the lights are off. Cyclops is a good choice.
Frag Difficulty: Echinophyllia species grow outward from all around their edges a large colony can nevertheless produce a significant amount of new growth every year. Fragments can be taken, and in our experience the easiest way is with a straight-edged razor blade. With the blade perpendicular from the edge of the coral, cut inwards about an inch. Repeat about an inch away from the first cut, then snap off the section between the two incisions. Even small frags tend to be extremely hardy and easy to acclimate.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1-1/2" frag

$39.99 each
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Orange Mountain
Chalice Coral Frag
Echinophyllia sp

Bright Orange Chalice with Red Accents
Description: Very rarely seen, an orange chalice with red accents, its a great combination. The common name is Chalice Coral, the accurate name is Echinophyllia, one of the most hardy, the most undemanding corals we have encountered. Not too many hobbyists are familiar with the corals of the Echinophyllia genus. In many ways, that’s not surprising. Until recently it recieved very little mention in aquarium books. The aquarist who purchases one is in for a rather pleasant surprise over the weeks to come. Echinophyllia colors up remarkably in the home aquarium, almost invariably and without exception. Colors becoume fluorescent hot pinks, reds, oranges, greens ,blues, and purples. The coloration they display is amongst the brightest, most vivid and remarkable ever encountered with a coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. Some may suspect the photo above to be retouched. Not only are they not, we assure the reader that if anything they fall short of accurately depicting the vivid coloration of these corals. As many who have kept them have encountered, they’re an instant attention grabber sure to draw the immediate interest of those who see them in captivity.
Placement: Place the Echinophyllia Coral on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Although it is not crucial, Echinophyllia should be placed so that the plates are horizontal. Depending on the intensity of the light they may need to be placed low in the aquarium, or placed so that they get indirect Metal Halide light.
Lighting: Echinophyllia species are a hermatypic/photosynthetic coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. A word of caution: Echinophyllias lay down a relatively dense skeleton which makes them particularly vulnerable to high levels of Infra Red light, which some Metal Halide reflector combinations produce. Do not put Echinophyllia near the top of heavily illuminated aquariums.
Water Quality: Echinophyllia species are more tolerant of changes water quality making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the prolonged health & well being of these creatures.
Diet and Feeding: Feeding is not necessary but it does make the Echinophyllia more robust. This coral feeds mostly at night so offer food when the lights are off. Cyclops is a good choice.
Frag Difficulty: Echinophyllia species grow outward from all around their edges a large colony can nevertheless produce a significant amount of new growth every year. Fragments can be taken, and in our experience the easiest way is with a straight-edged razor blade. With the blade perpendicular from the edge of the coral, cut inwards about an inch. Repeat about an inch away from the first cut, then snap off the section between the two incisions. Even small frags tend to be extremely hardy and easy to acclimate.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1-1/2" frag

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 Rasberry Monster
Chalice Coral Frag
Echinophyllia sp
Description: This winning chalice has a Rasberry color with underlining base of a deep bluish tone. The common name is Chalice Coral, the accurate name is Echinophyllia, one of the most hardy, the most undemanding corals we have encountered. Not too many hobbyists are familiar with the corals of the Echinophyllia genus. In many ways, that’s not surprising. Until recently it recieved very little mention in aquarium books. The aquarist who purchases one is in for a rather pleasant surprise over the weeks to come. Echinophyllia colors up remarkably in the home aquarium, almost invariably and without exception. Colors becoume fluorescent hot pinks, reds, oranges, greens ,blues, and purples. The coloration they display is amongst the brightest, most vivid and remarkable ever encountered with a coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. Some may suspect the photo above to be retouched. Not only are they not, we assure the reader that if anything they fall short of accurately depicting the vivid coloration of these corals. As many who have kept them have encountered, they’re an instant attention grabber sure to draw the immediate interest of those who see them in captivity.
Placement: Place the Echinophyllia Coral on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Although it is not crucial, Echinophyllia should be placed so that the plates are horizontal. Depending on the intensity of the light they may need to be placed low in the aquarium, or placed so that they get indirect Metal Halide light.
Lighting: Echinophyllia species are a hermatypic/photosynthetic coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. A word of caution: Echinophyllias lay down a relatively dense skeleton which makes them particularly vulnerable to high levels of Infra Red light, which some Metal Halide reflector combinations produce. Do not put Echinophyllia near the top of heavily illuminated aquariums.
Water Quality: Echinophyllia species are more tolerant of changes water quality making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the prolonged health & well being of these creatures.
Diet and Feeding: Feeding is not necessary but it does make the Echinophyllia more robust. This coral feeds mostly at night so offer food when the lights are off. Cyclops is a good choice.
Frag Difficulty: Echinophyllia species grow outward from all around their edges a large colony can nevertheless produce a significant amount of new growth every year. Fragments can be taken, and in our experience the easiest way is with a straight-edged razor blade. With the blade perpendicular from the edge of the coral, cut inwards about an inch. Repeat about an inch away from the first cut, then snap off the section between the two incisions. Even small frags tend to be extremely hardy and easy to acclimate.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1-1/2" frag

$39.99 each
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  Limited Edition Ultra Chalice #691
Turquoise Accents, Pink Circled Orange Eyes Chalice Coral Frag
Echinophyllia sp
Description: This winning chalice has a Rasberry color with underlining base of a deep bluish tone. The common name is Chalice Coral, the accurate name is Echinophyllia, one of the most hardy, the most undemanding corals we have encountered. Not too many hobbyists are familiar with the corals of the Echinophyllia genus. In many ways, that’s not surprising. Until recently it recieved very little mention in aquarium books. The aquarist who purchases one is in for a rather pleasant surprise over the weeks to come. Echinophyllia colors up remarkably in the home aquarium, almost invariably and without exception. Colors becoume fluorescent hot pinks, reds, oranges, greens ,blues, and purples. The coloration they display is amongst the brightest, most vivid and remarkable ever encountered with a coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. Some may suspect the photo above to be retouched. Not only are they not, we assure the reader that if anything they fall short of accurately depicting the vivid coloration of these corals. As many who have kept them have encountered, they’re an instant attention grabber sure to draw the immediate interest of those who see them in captivity.
Placement: Place the Echinophyllia Coral on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Although it is not crucial, Echinophyllia should be placed so that the plates are horizontal. Depending on the intensity of the light they may need to be placed low in the aquarium, or placed so that they get indirect Metal Halide light.
Lighting: Echinophyllia species are a hermatypic/photosynthetic coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. A word of caution: Echinophyllias lay down a relatively dense skeleton which makes them particularly vulnerable to high levels of Infra Red light, which some Metal Halide reflector combinations produce. Do not put Echinophyllia near the top of heavily illuminated aquariums.
Water Quality: Echinophyllia species are more tolerant of changes water quality making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the prolonged health & well being of these creatures.
Diet and Feeding: Feeding is not necessary but it does make the Echinophyllia more robust. This coral feeds mostly at night so offer food when the lights are off. Cyclops is a good choice.
Frag Difficulty: Echinophyllia species grow outward from all around their edges a large colony can nevertheless produce a significant amount of new growth every year. Fragments can be taken, and in our experience the easiest way is with a straight-edged razor blade. With the blade perpendicular from the edge of the coral, cut inwards about an inch. Repeat about an inch away from the first cut, then snap off the section between the two incisions. Even small frags tend to be extremely hardy and easy to acclimate.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1-1/2" frag

$49.99 each
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  Limited Edition Ultra Chalice
ATL Golden Eye Chalice Coral Frag
Echinophyllia sp
Description: A great chalice for your collection. We have been growing this one from a frag received from Atlantic Aquariums. An ocean of reddish orange with bright Golden Yellow/Orange eyes make this a standout.Limited availability, due to the demand.......
Placement: Place the Echinophyllia Coral on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Although it is not crucial, Echinophyllia should be placed so that the plates are horizontal. Depending on the intensity of the light they may need to be placed low in the aquarium, or placed so that they get indirect Metal Halide light.
Lighting: Echinophyllia species are a hermatypic/photosynthetic coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. A word of caution: Echinophyllias lay down a relatively dense skeleton which makes them particularly vulnerable to high levels of Infra Red light, which some Metal Halide reflector combinations produce. Do not put Echinophyllia near the top of heavily illuminated aquariums.
Water Quality: Echinophyllia species are more tolerant of changes water quality making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the prolonged health & well being of these creatures.
Diet and Feeding: Feeding is not necessary but it does make the Echinophyllia more robust. This coral feeds mostly at night so offer food when the lights are off. Cyclops is a good choice.
Frag Difficulty: Echinophyllia species grow outward from all around their edges a large colony can nevertheless produce a significant amount of new growth every year. Fragments can be taken, and in our experience the easiest way is with a straight-edged razor blade. With the blade perpendicular from the edge of the coral, cut inwards about an inch. Repeat about an inch away from the first cut, then snap off the section between the two incisions. Even small frags tend to be extremely hardy and easy to acclimate.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1/2" to 3/4" frag

$69.99 each
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Aussie Ultra Rainbow Eye Acan Lord Coral
Acanthastrea lordhowensis

Sold Per Polyp
Beautiful Rainbow Colored Eyes
This specimen is currently available.
 Item # : LPS_4561frag
Price: $34.99 Per Polyp
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Aussie Acan Lord Coral
Acanthastrea lordhowensis

Sold Per Polyp
This specimen is currently available.
 Item # : LPS_4574frag
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 Aussie Ultra Rainbow Eye Acan Lord Coral
Acanthastrea lordhowensis

Sold Per Polyp
Beautiful Rainbow Colored Eyes
This specimen is currently available.
 Item # : LPS_5115frag
Price: $39.99 Per Polyp
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 Aussie Ultra Rainbow Eye Acan Lord Coral
Acanthastrea lordhowensis

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Beautiful Rainbow Colored Eyes
This specimen is currently available.
 Item # : LPS_5070frag
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 Aussie Ultra Rainbow Eye Acan Lord Coral
Acanthastrea lordhowensis

Sold Per Polyp
Beautiful Rainbow Colored Eyes
This specimen is currently available.
 Item # : LPS_5122frag
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Aussie Peppermint Acanthastrea
Lordhowensis Coral Frag

Description:Acanthastrea Coral are a hermatypic/photosynthetic coral and come in a wide variety of brilliant colors. Because they are extremely easy to care for in a home or office aquarium, they are an excellent coral for beginners.
Tank Requirements and Placement: In marine saltwater aquariums, Acanthastrea Lordhowensis are tolerant of diverse conditions and can thrive in strong or subdued lighting and water flow situations. In fact, their coloration variation can be controlled by lighting and water flow.
Feeding and Diet: Acanthastrea Lordhowensis will readily accept feedings of minced meaty foods such as shrimp, mysis and squid. Though regular feeding of these corals is not required, it will definitely help its growth.
Acanthastrea Lordhowensis Fragging: The propagation of Acanthastrea Lordhowensis is very easy.
Difficulty Level: Easy

Each Peppermint Acan frag will have 3 to 5 large polyps
$69.99 each
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Aussie Super Ultra
Rainbow Eye Candy Acan
Acanthastrea lordhowensis

An Incredible Number of colors in each Rainbow Polyp!
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Ultra Rainbow Eye Candy
This specimen is currently available.
 Item # : LPS_G0824RBfrag
Price: $59.99 Sold Per Polyp

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Very Rare Aussie Acan Hillae
Acanthastrea Hillae

Acan Hillae is one rare variety to find. Beyond that to find an incredible specimen like this, we were tickled to get our hands on this one. The way to identify the Acan Hillae is that the polyps are shaped identical to each other, and they are HUGE. Every hillae polyp is about the size of 3 Acan Howensis polyps. 

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Red-Green Acan Hillae
This specimen is currently available.
 Item # : LPS_2059frag
Price: $49.99 Sold Per Polyp

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 Aussie Orange Julius Acanthastrea
Lordhowensis Coral Frag

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 Item # : LPS_2063frag
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  xYellow Scroll Coral
Turbinaria sp
 
Description:The Yellow Turbinaria Coral can be found in the form of cups, ruffled shapes, plating shapes, vases, or scrolling shapes. Turbinaria sp. vary in the amount of care they require.
Diet and location Requirements:It is a peaceful reef inhabitant and does not bother other corals that are placed in close proximity to it. However, it should still be provided with ample space away from other corals because it does grow quickly. It will require moderate lighting combined with moderate water movement within the aquarium. For its continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.It will benefit from additional food in the form of brine shrimp or plankton.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"

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 Limited Edition
Aussie Cherry Bomb #2070
Cherry Red with Incredible Blue Accents
Echinophyllia sp

$39.99 each
1 to 2 eye mounted frag
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xAussie Acan Lord Coral
Acanthastrea lordhowensis

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Very Unusual Color Combination
This specimen is currently available.
 Item # : LPS_4564frag
Price: $34.99 Per Polyp
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 xOrange Carpet Lobophyllia Brain Coral
Lobophyllia sp
 
Description:Orange Carpet Lobo Brain Corals are easy to keep and good for beginners. They require moderate water currents and moderate to high reef lighting for proper health.
Placement: Place the Lobophyllia Brain Coral in the sand bed or on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. It can expand to twice its normal size during the day, and can sting nearby corals with its tentacles at night, so leave 3”-4” between it and other corals.
Diet and location Requirements:Symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply the majority of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: Inflated Size 2" to 3"

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Aussie Cherry Micromussa

Description:Micromussa is a genus of coral that has been newly discovered in the reef aquarium hobby. This is a small genus of coral that resemble a cross between the Acanthastrea and Favia. The polyps are smaller than the Acanthastrea. Micromussa is popular because of it's typically bright colors and is a rare relative of the Acanthastrea which is its self rare and popular. Micromussa spp. are fast growers. Feeding them meaty foods to supplement their diet is a good way to get them to grow faster.
Diet and location Requirements:It requires medium lighting combined with medium water movement. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.It is not necessary to feed Micromussa but seeing as it can help the growth rate, it may not be a bad idea to feed it so that it grows faster. Meaty foods such as Mysis and Cyclops are good food for Micromussa.
Approximate Expanded Size: 1" to 1-1/2" Frag

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 Aussie Reverse Prism Favia
Favia Sp.

 Item # : LPS_2224frag
$39.99 each
2 polyp mounted frag
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 Blueberry Cherry Pie
Aussie Giant Acan Lordhowensis Polyp

Each polyp opens to over 1-1/2"
 Item # : LPS_2183frag
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Limited Edition OIAB Emerald
Mummy Eye Chalice Coral Frag
Echinophyllia sp
Description: We are very proud to announce the release of this very impressive and in demand chalice for your collection. We have been growing this one from a frag received . Limited availability, due to the demand.......
Placement: Place the Echinophyllia Coral on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Although it is not crucial, Echinophyllia should be placed so that the plates are horizontal. Depending on the intensity of the light they may need to be placed low in the aquarium, or placed so that they get indirect Metal Halide light.
Lighting: Echinophyllia species are a hermatypic/photosynthetic coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about the dramatic colors. A word of caution: Echinophyllias lay down a relatively dense skeleton which makes them particularly vulnerable to high levels of Infra Red light, which some Metal Halide reflector combinations produce. Do not put Echinophyllia near the top of heavily illuminated aquariums.
Water Quality: Echinophyllia species are more tolerant of changes water quality making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the prolonged health & well being of these creatures.
Diet and Feeding: Feeding is not necessary but it does make the Echinophyllia more robust. This coral feeds mostly at night so offer food when the lights are off. Cyclops is a good choice.
Frag Difficulty: Echinophyllia species grow outward from all around their edges a large colony can nevertheless produce a significant amount of new growth every year. Fragments can be taken, and in our experience the easiest way is with a straight-edged razor blade. With the blade perpendicular from the edge of the coral, cut inwards about an inch. Repeat about an inch away from the first cut, then snap off the section between the two incisions. Even small frags tend to be extremely hardy and easy to acclimate.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1/2" to 3/4" frag

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Note: Lighting and coloration of corals: Please note not all corals from our tanks and lighting will look the same when they are in your tanks. Everybody's tanks have different lighting setups, spectrums, combinations, etc. Aquatic Connection's tanks are light by 400 watt 20K Halide bulbs. We use these bulbs because it provides the perfect balance of natural white light along with the deeper actinic blue that corals need to bring out the correct colors and to thrive off of. If your tank consists of all daylight (10K's, 65K's etc.) with minimal actinic lighting, your not going to get as many of the vibrant true colors from your corals as you would with the correct lighting combination. If you need better descriptions of corals please feel free to contact us.