Mediterranean
A temperate inland sea with its own reef character — less commonly kept, but a distinctive biotope for enthusiasts.
40 species
Other regions in Atlantic & Europe
Arctic Club Coral
CoralClavularia arctica
A cold-water soft coral surprisingly well-suited to the home reef tank.
Brick Coral
CoralSarcodictyon catenatum
A hardy Mediterranean soft coral well-suited to cooler reef systems.
Broad Sea Fan
CoralEunicella verrucosa
A branching temperate sea fan that brings Atlantic reef character to the cold-water aquarium.
Brown Encrusting Anemone
CoralEpizoanthus paxii
A low-light Mediterranean zoanthid that carpets rock faces in soft brown colonies.
Bushy Coral
CoralCladocora caespitosa
The Mediterranean's only reef-building coral, forming dense tubular clumps in shallow water.
Bushy Crust Coral
CoralSavalia savaglia
A Mediterranean deep-reef anthozoan that thrives where most corals fear to go.
Cave Star Coral
CoralMadracis pharensis
A deep-water encrusting coral with a fascinating split personality across its range.
Cerith Snail
InvertCerithium sp
A tireless sand-sifter that earns its keep in any reef tank.
Chalice Coral
CoralAstroides calycularis
A cold-water Mediterranean coral that thrives where others struggle.
Chameleon Sea Fan
CoralParamuricea clavata
A Mediterranean sea fan that shifts color from vivid yellow to deep purple.
Cornucopic Coral
CoralCornularia cornucopiae
A soft coral from European waters that rarely shows up in reef tanks.
Cup Coral
CoralCaryophyllia (Caryophyllia) cyathus
A solitary cold-water cup coral from the Mediterranean, rarely seen in reef tanks.
Dead Men's Fingers
CoralAlcyonium digitatum
A cold-water soft coral that thrives where most reef animals won't.
Devonshire Cup-coral
CoralCaryophyllia (Caryophyllia) smithii
A cold-water solitary coral that thrives where tropical reefs fear to tread.
Encrusting Leather Coral
CoralAlcyonium coralloides
A Mediterranean native that brings old-world reef character to the cold-water tank.
Glacial Sideractinid
CoralSideractis glacialis
A cold-water Mediterranean solitary coral that thrives in dim, gentle conditions.
Gray Encrusting Anemone
CoralEpizoanthus arenaceus
A low-light Atlantic zoanthid with a quiet, encrusting presence in reef tanks.
Halfmoon Angelfish
FishPomacanthus maculosus
A bold, large-growing angel that thrives where other reef fish fear to tread.
Jewel Anemone
CoralCorynactis viridis
A not-quite-anemone that paints rocky walls in vivid clusters
Long-Spined Urchin
InvertDiadema setosum
A reef-grazing urchin with impressively long spines and a sharp sense of self-defense.
Marbled Goby
FishPomatoschistus marmoratus
A cryptic little sand-dweller from Europe's coasts, full of quiet personality.
Mediterranean Sea-fingers
CoralAlcyonium palmatum
A soft, finger-like Mediterranean coral that brings old-world reefs into your tank.
Ocular Coral
CoralMadrepora oculata
A deep-sea reef builder that occasionally ventures into aquarium-friendly depths.
Orange Tree Coral
CoralDendrophyllia ramea
A branching azooxanthellate coral that thrives in dim, current-swept Atlantic waters.
Red Coral
CoralCorallium rubrum
The legendary red coral of the Mediterranean, prized for centuries.
Scarlet-and-gold Star Coral
CoralBalanophyllia (Balanophyllia) regia
A brilliant cold-water coral that thrives in low light and modest flow.
Sea Fan
CoralEunicella gazella
A graceful Atlantic sea fan bringing Mediterranean reef character to your tank.
Sea Fan
CoralEunicella tricoronata
A South African sea fan bringing graceful branching structure to temperate reef displays.
Sea Finger
CoralAlcyonium acaule
A finger-shaped soft coral from the Mediterranean, manageable for newer reef keepers.
Sea Whip
CoralLeptogorgia viminalis
A bold Atlantic sea whip that rewards patient, experienced reef keepers.
Southern Cup Coral
CoralCaryophyllia (Caryophyllia) inornata
A solitary cold-water cup coral with quiet charm and real character.
Starlet Sea Star
InvertAsterina gibbosa
A tiny, hardy sea star that's more interesting than it first appears.
Sunset Cup Coral
CoralLeptopsammia pruvoti
A rare non-photosynthetic cup coral that thrives in low-light reef corners.
Weymouth Carpet Coral
CoralHoplangia durotrix
A rare Atlantic and Mediterranean coral that thrives in cooler, dimmer reef conditions.
Whip Fan
CoralEunicella albicans
A South African sea fan bringing cold-water elegance to the reef tank.
White Coral
CoralDesmophyllum pertusum
A cold-water reef builder found at depths most divers never reach.