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
Lesser Valley Coral
CoralPlatygyra ryukyuensis
A compact brain coral with narrow, winding valleys and nicely contrasting colors.
Lesser Valley Coral
CoralPlatygyra verweyi
A rugged brain coral with crisp valley patterns across its massive form.
Lesser Valley Coral
CoralPlatygyra yaeyamaensis
A compact brain coral with a pleasingly ragged, textured surface.
Lettuce Coral
CoralPectinia lactuca
A rugged, plate-forming coral that thrives where other species struggle.
Lichen Coral
CoralPorites lichen
A flat, colony-forming coral that dominates lagoons and reef slopes across the Indo-Pacific.
Lobed Cactus Coral
CoralAcanthastrea pachysepta
A chunky, low-maintenance LPS coral with bold, fleshy polyps perfect for calmer reef zones.
Lobed Cactus Coral
CoralLobophyllia dentata
A forgiving large-polyp coral with bold, lobed forms perfect for reef beginners.
Lobed Cactus Coral
CoralLobophyllia diminuta
A compact, colorful LPS coral that's genuinely forgiving for newer reef keepers.
Lobed Cactus Coral
CoralLobophyllia flabelliformis
A fleshy, dome-shaped LPS that disguises its own skeleton until touched.
Lobed Cactus Coral
CoralLobophyllia hataii
A hardy, low-flow reef coral with bold contrasting valleys and a wide natural range.
Lobed Cactus Coral
CoralLobophyllia robusta
A chunky, fleshy large-polyp coral that's surprisingly forgiving for new reef keepers.
Lobed Cactus Coral
CoralLobophyllia serrata
A forgiving large-polyp coral with bold, textured lobes perfect for reef beginners.
Lowridge Cactus Coral
CoralMycetophyllia danaana
A plate-forming brain coral with winding valleys in soft pinks and greens.
Merulina Coral
CoralBoninastrea boninensis
A rare Pacific brain coral with deeply twisted valleys and a compact form.
Mound Coral
CoralPorites lutea
A slow-growing mound coral that builds reef foundations over decades.
Mountainous Star Coral
CoralOrbicella annularis
A reef-building powerhouse that forms the backbone of Caribbean coral ecosystems.
Mushroom Coral
CoralCycloseris costulata
A free-living, disc-shaped coral that thrives on sandy reef slopes.
Mushroom Coral
CoralCycloseris curvata
A free-living, disc-shaped coral that thrives on sandy reef floors.
Mushroom Coral
CoralCycloseris cyclolites
A free-living, disc-shaped coral that roams soft sandy bottoms solo.
Mushroom Coral
CoralCycloseris fragilis
A free-living solitary coral that suits beginners and low-flow reef tanks.
Mushroom Coral
CoralCycloseris sinensis
A free-living disc coral that sits loose on the sand rather than anchoring to rock.
Mushroom Coral
CoralCycloseris somervillei
A free-living disc coral that thrives on calm, sandy reef floors.
Mushroom Coral
CoralCycloseris tenuis
A free-living disc coral that roams soft sandy seafloors across the Indo-Pacific.
Mushroom Coral
CoralCycloseris vaughani
A free-living disc coral that thrives on sandy bottoms between reef structures.
Mushroom Coral
CoralDanafungia horrida
A free-living disc coral that can right itself when flipped over.
Mushroom Coral
CoralDanafungia scruposa
A free-living, solitary coral that needs almost no experience to keep.
Mushroom Coral
CoralFungia fungites
A free-living disc coral that roams the reef on its own terms.
Mushroom Coral
CoralFungia puishani
A free-living disc coral that sits solo on sandy reef floors.
Mushroom Coral
CoralHeliofungia fralinae
A free-living solitary coral with surprisingly simple care needs for reef tanks.
Mushroom Coral
CoralLithophyllon concinna
A low-maintenance plating coral that thrives where flow stays gentle.
Mushroom Coral
CoralLithophyllon repanda
A forgiving, low-flow coral that suits beginner reef tanks well.
Mushroom Coral
CoralLithophyllon scabra
A forgiving reef coral that thrives under modest light and gentle flow.
Mushroom Coral
CoralLithophyllon spinifer
A low-flow, beginner-friendly plating coral with a relaxed reef presence.
Mushroom Coral
CoralPleuractis gravis
A free-living solitary coral that sits on the sand like a living frisbee.
Mushroom Coral
CoralPleuractis moluccensis
A laid-back free-living coral that sits on the sand and asks for very little.
Mushroom Coral
CoralPleuractis seychellensis
A hardy free-living mushroom coral from the warm Indian Ocean reefs.