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
Mushroom Coral
CoralPleuractis taiwanensis
A free-living mushroom coral with roots in Taiwan's shallow reefs.
Mushroom Coral
CoralSinuorota hexagonalis
A forgiving, low-flow coral with bold geometric polyp patterning for reef beginners.
Mustard Hill Coral
CoralPorites astreoides
A tough Western Atlantic reef builder that keeps its polyps out around the clock.
Ocellated Brain Coral
CoralCyphastrea ocellina
A compact, encrusting coral with tightly packed corallites and subtle green tones.
Octopus Coral
CoralGalaxea alta
A bold, spreading coral with dramatic polyp extension that commands attention.
Octopus Coral
CoralGalaxea astreata
A sprawling, tentacled coral with surprisingly sharp defensive reach.
Octopus Coral
CoralGalaxea cryptoramosa
A branching Galaxea with detailed fused corallites and a quietly distinctive look.
Octopus Coral
CoralGalaxea longisepta
A small encrusting coral with unusually long, irregular septa and bold white rims.
Octopus Coral
CoralGalaxea paucisepta
A small, textured reef coral with a knobby skeleton and calm disposition.
Oval Mushroom Coral
CoralLobactis scutaria
A hardy, low-demand coral that brings bold texture to any reef.
Palm Lettuce Coral
CoralPectinia paeonia
A sculptural reef coral that thrives where others struggle with murky water.
Plate Coral
CoralCycloseris densicolumellus
A free-living plate coral that slowly wanders the sandy bottom on its own.
Plate Coral
CoralHeliofungia actiniformis
A free-living coral that looks and acts more like an anemone than a stony coral.
Porous Lettuce Coral
CoralEchinophyllia glabra
A low-flow, easygoing plating coral with detailed surface texture for reef displays.
Ridgeless Cactus Coral
CoralMycetophyllia reesi
A smooth, plate-like Caribbean coral with no ridges and an understated charm.
Rough Feather Coral
CoralCtenactis echinata
A solitary, free-living coral that grows impressively large on the reef slope.
Rough Star Coral
CoralIsophyllia rigida
A hardy Caribbean brain coral built for turbulent, surge-swept reef zones.
Saffron Coral
CoralPorites sverdrupi
A rare Gulf of California endemic with finger-like branches and warm saffron tones.
Scalpel Coral
CoralGalaxea horrescens
A branching coral with ghostly white-tipped tentacles that emerge after dark.
Sinuous Cup Coral
CoralAustralophyllia wilsoni
A cold-water beauty that thrives where most reef corals fear to go.
Sinuous Cup Coral
CoralLobophyllia agaricia
A forgiving large polyp coral with flowing, brain-like ridges and rich coloration.
Sinuous Cup Coral
CoralLobophyllia erythraea
A forgiving large-polyp coral from the Red Sea with flowing, brain-like ridges.
Sinuous Cup Coral
CoralLobophyllia hassi
A forgiving large-polyp coral with flowing, brain-like ridges perfect for reef beginners.
Sinuous Cup Coral
CoralLobophyllia radians
A wide-ranging cup coral that forgives beginner mistakes and rewards patient hobbyists.
Sinuous Cup Coral
CoralLobophyllia recta
A forgiving large-polyp coral with flowing, sculptural form for reef beginners.
Sinuous Cup Coral
CoralLobophyllia valenciennesii
A flowing, brain-like coral that beginners can actually keep with confidence.
Slipper Coral
CoralHerpolitha limax
A free-living, tongue-shaped coral that roams lagoon floors on its own terms.
Small Knob Coral
CoralAstrea devantieri
Bold red-and-green boulder coral from the lesser-explored western Indian Ocean.
Solid Coral
CoralPorites solida
A boulder-sized reef builder with a smooth, sculpted profile and understated elegance.
Solitary Cup Coral
CoralCynarina lacrymalis
A puffy, jewel-like solo coral that thrives in calm, dimly lit reef spots.
Solitary Disk Coral
CoralScolymia wellsii
A bold, single-polyp coral that rewards patient feeding with vivid growth.
Spine Coral
CoralHydnophora bonsai
A compact, ridge-studded coral with an unusual bonsai-like branching form.
Spine Coral
CoralHydnophora exesa
A shape-shifting Indo-Pacific coral with tentacles out around the clock.
Spine Coral
CoralHydnophora grandis
A bold, architecturally distinctive coral with a reputation for territorial aggression.
Spine Coral
CoralHydnophora microconos
A tough, lumpy coral that earns its place on any intermediate reef.
Spine Coral
CoralHydnophora pilosa
A branching reef coral with tentacles out around the clock.