LPS Coral
Large-polyp stony corals — the fleshy, tentacled corals like hammers, torches, and chalices. Often more forgiving than SPS and a great entry point into the reef hobby.
308 species
Doughnut Coral
CoralLobophyllia vitiensis
A fleshy, low-maintenance LPS coral that thrives under gentle flow.
Elegance Coral
CoralCatalaphyllia jardinei
A fleshy, aggressive showpiece that thrives in calm, murky water conditions.
Elegance Coral
CoralFimbriaphyllia divisa
Flowing, tentacled coral that brings graceful movement to the reef tank.
Elegance Coral
CoralFimbriaphyllia paradivisa
A long-tentacled LPS coral that sways with striking rhythm in gentle flow.
Elongate Mushroom Coral
CoralPleuractis paumotensis
A free-living mushroom coral that slowly wanders across the reef floor.
False Knob Coral
CoralAstrea annuligera
A hardy encrusting coral with subtle patterning and reef-flat toughness.
False Knob Coral
CoralAstrea curta
A reef flat classic with color that shifts dramatically by habitat.
False Knob Coral
CoralFavites magnistellata
A robust Indo-Pacific brain coral that rewards moderate care with impressive colony growth.
False Knob Coral
CoralFavites valenciennesii
A hardy Indo-Pacific brain coral that rewards patient, intermediate reef keepers.
False Knob Coral
CoralMicromussa multipunctata
A beginner-friendly LPS coral with bold, colorful polyps across wide Pacific reefs.
Fat Tentacle Torch Coral
CoralEuphyllia cristata
A phaceloid Euphyllia with knob-tipped tentacles and a understated, elegant look.
Feather Coral
CoralPolyphyllia talpina
A free-roaming tongue-shaped coral that waves its tentacles proudly in daylight.
Finger Coral
CoralAstraeosmilia curvata
A finger-shaped reef builder from the broad Indo-Pacific, suited to patient intermediate keepers.
Finger Coral
CoralAstraeosmilia tumida
A solitary stony coral with bold columnar form for the intermediate reef keeper.
Finger Coral
CoralCaulastraea echinulata
A chunky, finger-like coral that's forgiving enough for intermediate reef keepers.
Finger Coral
CoralCaulastraea furcata
Branching colonies of individual polyp heads, each with its own personality.
Finger Coral
CoralPorites attenuata
A chunky, yellow-green branching coral built for busy reef flats.
Flat Coral
CoralCycloseris explanulata
A free-living solitary coral that sits loose on sandy reef floors.
Flat Cup Coral
CoralAcanthophyllia deshayesiana
A fleshy, solitary cup coral with bold concentric coloration for low-flow reef systems.
Flat Lettuce Coral
CoralEchinomorpha nishihirai
A delicate, spoke-patterned coral that thrives on calmer, lower reef slopes.
Flat Lettuce Coral
CoralEchinophyllia aspera
A low-light encrusting coral with wild color variation and an easygoing nature.
Flat Lettuce Coral
CoralEchinophyllia echinoporoides
A low-maintenance encrusting coral that thrives where many others struggle.
Flat Lettuce Coral
CoralEchinophyllia orpheensis
A hardy, low-light coral with creamy to reddish tones and a textured, leafy form.
Flat Lettuce Coral
CoralEchinophyllia patula
A thin, spreading plate coral that thrives in lower light and gentle flow.
Flat Lettuce Coral
CoralPectinia maxima
A massive, architectural coral that builds towering vertical blades on protected reefs.
Flowerpot Coral
CoralGoniopora diminuta
A small-colony flowerpot coral with delicate extended polyps that demand consistent reef conditions.
Flowerpot Coral
CoralGoniopora lobata
A striking column coral that blooms like a field of tiny flowers.
Flowerpot Coral
CoralGoniopora paliformis
A delicate Indo-Pacific flowerpot coral that rewards patience with striking polyp displays.
Flowerpot Coral
CoralGoniopora petiolata
A Philippine flowerpot coral that rewards patient, experienced reef keepers.
Frogspawn Coral
CoralEuphyllia divisa
Billowing, tentacle-tipped heads that sway like a cluster of frog eggs in the current.
Galaxy Coral
CoralGalaxea fascicularis
A sprawling Indo-Pacific coral that keeps its tentacles out all day long.
Giant Star Coral
CoralMoseleya latistellata
A disc-like coral built for muddy, low-light conditions most corals can't handle.
Gnarly Brain
CoralFavites abdita
A rugged, boulder-forming brain coral that adapts to a wide range of reef conditions.
Golf Ball Coral
CoralFavia fragum
A compact Atlantic coral that fits anywhere and forgives beginner mistakes.
Granulated Mushroom Coral
CoralPleuractis granulosa
A free-living mushroom coral with a satisfyingly textured, bumpy surface.
Green Torch Coral
CoralEuphyllia paraglabrescens
Bubble-tipped tentacles that stay open around the clock, day and night.