Upon entering the world of small polyp stony corals (or SPS), many people ask the magic question, “Which types are best for beginners?” In my opinion the most beginner-friendly choices are found in the genera Montipora, Pocillopora, Seriatopora, and Stylophora.…
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Happy as a (devil) clam
The shell world. A fascinating paradigm filled with species both innocuous and psychedelic, attention grabbing and coy. This juxtaposition is carelessly expressed in multiple genera and types, even in our favourite Tridacna. Tridacna is best represented by the magnificent T. gigas, whose…
Palauastrea ramosa coming to aquarists in the future
Palauastrea ramosa is an interesting small polyp stony coral which despite having a broad geographic distribution is all but unknown in the aquarium. Looking somewhat like a cross between a Montipora digitata and a thick branched bird nest coral, Palauastrea is actually related to Seriatopora, Pocillopora and…
Amazing aquarium uses common corals to produce an uncommon effect
At Reef Builders, we strive to bring you aquariums that reflect a unique perspective. Some blow us away with their sheer beauty. Others with vibrant animal growth. Still others tease us with their high-tech gadgetry and bleeding edge technology. And…
When common corals are Amazing corals
I was at a local coral “chop shopâ€Â a while back (yeah, they exist here in SoCal), perusing the raceways chock full of ½†frags of “LE†corals , when I saw it: A brilliant, neon- green, orange-tinged flash- a…
