Soft Corals
Zooanthids
These polyps have the ability to sting other polyps or corals. While the sting is not strong, they are semi-aggressive and need to have space between their colony and any neighbors since they tend to crowd them out. They are easy to maintain, making them a good choice for beginner reef aquarists.
Yellow Finger Gorgonian
The Yellow Finger Gorgonian is common throughout the Caribbean and is yellow with red calyces. The polyps of this gorgonian are white and are usually only seen during the nighttime when the aquarium's lights are off. ...
White line sponge
Sponge and Para / Epizoanthus living in symbiosis. Don not remove from water, exposure to air will kill the sponge. Can be fragged using a sharp knife, scalpel or scissors. Should only be purchased by those who will cater for the feeding needs....
Mushroom Leather Coral
Although it is a peaceful coral with a low aggressive nature, it may crowd or dominate nearby reef inhabitants because of its sheer size. In addition, the toadstool leather coral’s natural defense system of chemical warfare can be dangerous to other creatures....
Finger Coral
Toxic to nearby hard corals especially LPS. Has resting periods where polyps close and shed the top layer of mucus, can grow to a large size even in the aquarium...
Ricordea florida
Ricordea florida comprise a group of corals that are one of the hardiest and also most colorful. They are good starter corals for beginners starting a marine tank. The corals come in colors of green, orange, blue and other shades and all usually have a bright green colored oral disc....
Rhodactis indosinensis
It is very easy to maintain in the reef aquarium, and a good choice for the beginner hobbyist. It is somewhat aggressive, however, and can harm sessile invertebrates and overgrow other inhabitants of the reef. ...
Rhodactis
Mild toxicity, slow spreading across live rock. Slower growing than some Rhodactis sp Most common form of reproduction is asexual budding, more active in warmer water...
Red Finger Gorgonian
The polyps of this gorgonian are white and are usually only seen during the nighttime when the aquarium's lights are off. This gorgonian is non-photosynthetic and makes a great addition to any reef aquarium, or one containing Seahorses....
Red Chili Coral
Red Chili Coral (Nephthyigorgia sp.) has a finger like body and is bright to deeper scarlet red with white polyps. Red Chili Coral are peaceful Coral, but it will still require space between itself and other Coral within your reef aquarium. These Corals are easy to maintain in the reef aquarium....
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