Did you know there are over 6,000 species of corals? And since corals are animals, they require just as much care as the fish you put in your reef tank. So, it’s extremely important to do your research to make sure these animals thrive and live in harmony with the fish in your tank.
Our articles are made to provide you with in-depth answers to questions and full step-by-step care guides for coral species. Each guide aims to give you some ‘aha’ moments by giving you actionable tips you can put into action.
Keeping corals successfully is not an easy job, but these guides should improve your chances of a healthy colony dramatically.
The world is home to around 6,000 coral species, many of which thrive in high flow, or what is oceanic current in the natural wilderness. However, the enormous diversity of corals also means that you can’t choose a specific high flow rate in your reef tank for each of those you choose. Here are the …
Corals are among the most popular options for ways to bring variety and beauty to your aquarium. However, you may be leery about getting them for your reef tank, especially if you’re a novice aquarist. Many beginners don’t know the steps of choosing the right corals for an aquarium and where to start. Here are …
Corals are some of the most beautiful creatures found in the sea. They consist of dozens of beautifully vibrant colors and grow in large numbers. Most coral reefs are found in areas where there are a lot of people, leading many to wonder if corals are edible. After all, some fish eat coral, so are …
When people see corals in different animal documentaries, they wonder how this fascinating and colorful animal grew into different shapes and sizes. Coral frag is the short term for coral fragment, which refers to a part that’s cut off from a coral colony. The frag then grows to form another beautiful colony. Coral frags don’t …
Coral is an important species in our oceans that supports thousands of different species of marine life. Many people perceive coral to be a plant, but this isn’t the case; it’s an animal or a collection of thousands of tiny animals, but can coral feel pain? Coral can’t feel pain, at least not in a …
Every aquarist’s primary goal is to have their aquarium look as good as possible. In addition to adding shiny fish and flashy decorative elements, corals are one of the best ways to spruce up your aquarium. Still you might be wondering if it will take ages to open up once you bring it in? It …
As with most of the creatures in your reef tank, corals need light. Their growth depends on the intensity and the spectrum (color) of the light. What about white light — do corals need them to grow in a reef tank? Corals don’t need a white light to grow in your reef tank. Instead, they …
Coral grows so slowly that the question of how fast it should grow becomes a concern. The growth rate for new reef tanks on a day-to-day basis is so incremental that you aren’t likely to see that it’s happened. That may leave you wondering if your coral is growing at all. In ideal conditions, branching …
Corals are complex organisms with a whole bunch of factors to keep an eye on. Pests and bacterias, among others, follow you and your corals around. Waiting for you to make a mistake. To save your tank I’ve prepared an article about the best coral dip options. Keep the ball rolling to discover TOP 7 …
Trumpet corals, aka candy cane, are generally considered a very beginner-friendly large polyp stony species. Even aquarists that haven’t had a lot of practice with LPS won’t have any trouble with candy cane corals. If you want to dabble in reef-keeping, this species is your golden ticket. Basic Information Scientific name: The Caulastrea Common name: Trumpet …