Lobophyllia/Symphyllia

Class Anthozoa, Order Scleractinia, Family Mussidea, Genera Lobophyllia and Symphyllia Common names: open brain coral, lobed brain coral Natural origin: Indo-Pacific Sensitivity (Level 1 to 2): Sensitivity depends somewhat on species, but most are quite tolerant and forgiving when healthy and well fed. Feeding: These corals have strong prey capture ability. They typically have considerably… Read more »

Blue Coral

Heliopora (Blue Coral) Class Anthozoa, Order Helioporacea, Family Helioporidae, Genus Heliopora Common names: Blue Coral, Blue-Ridge Coral Natural origin: Indo-Pacific Sensitivity (Level 2): Usually a fairly tolerant, easy to care for species when fed properly. Feeding: These corals have very small polyps and need to be fed fine particulate foods. Baby brine shrimp, oyster eggs,… Read more »