Species

Montipora peltiformis

A pale, spreading Indo-Pacific coral whose blue polyps steal the show.

Montipora samarensis

A branching Montipora with detailed pitted corallites, built for high-energy reef conditions.

Montipora saudii

A rarely kept Western Indian Ocean sheet coral with a distinctively textured surface.

Montipora spongiosa

A branching, pore-textured coral with demanding light and flow requirements.

Montipora spongodes

A sculptural, column-forming Montipora built for high-energy reef conditions.

Montipora spumosa

A shape-shifting reef coral that grows encrusting, laminar, or columnar depending on conditions.

Montipora stellata

A sculptural Indo-Pacific coral with twisted tiers and soft blue hues.

Montipora stilosa

A spiny-textured encrusting coral that rewards experienced reefers with subtle, complex beauty.

Montipora taiwanensis

A rugged, wart-covered Montipora built for high-energy reef environments.

Montipora tortuosa

A demanding encrusting coral that rewards skilled reefers with detailed surface texture.

Montipora turtlensis

A turbid-water Montipora that builds nodular plates in muted, earthy tones.

Montipora undata

A sculptural reef plate coral with ridge patterns that rival any in the genus.

Montipora venosa

A subtle, massive-forming reef coral that rewards dedicated advanced keepers.

Montipora verruculosa

A demanding sheet coral that rewards patient, experienced reefers with textured living art.

Montipora vietnamensis

A boldly patterned encrusting coral with dramatic white-tipped branches for serious reef keepers.

Pseudoplexaura porosa

A tall, branching gorgonian that brings reef structure and motion to larger tanks.

Echinophyllia glabra

A low-flow, easygoing plating coral with detailed surface texture for reef displays.

Pavona cactus

Ruffled, wavy fronds give this beginner-friendly coral serious sculptural presence.

Hippocampus abdominalis

The largest seahorse species, with a comically round belly to match its personality.

Centropyge potteri

Hawaii's own pygmy angel, beautiful but notoriously tricky to settle in.

Acanthurus leucosternon

A breathtaking Indian Ocean surgeon with a sharp temper to match its bold colors.

Acanthurus japonicus

A reef algae grazer that rewards patient, experienced keepers with years of personality.

Heteroxenia fuscescens

A living water-quality gauge that pulses gently on the reef.

Anthelia glauca

Hypnotic pulsing polyps that bring constant motion to any reef tank.

Xenia umbellata

The hypnotic soft coral that rhythmically pulses its feathery tentacles all day long.

Xenia quinqueserta

A pulsing soft coral from East African waters, surprisingly easy to keep.

Chromis scotti

A peaceful, deep-water reef dweller with rich violet hues for community tanks.

Nemateleotris decora

A shy reef hoverer with a sail-like dorsal fin and vivid two-tone coloring.

Zebrasoma xanthurum

A deep-violet beauty from the Red Sea with a temper to match its looks.

Dichotomyctere ocellatus

A pint-sized puffer from Southeast Asia with a big predatory personality.

Hemitaurichthys polylepis

A schooling butterflyfish that hovers in open water above reef drop-offs.

Hemitaurichthys zoster

A schooling butterfly that prefers open water over reef crevices.

Holacanthus ciliaris

A regal Atlantic giant that demands space and earns every inch of it.

Strombus gigas

A gentle giant of the Caribbean, grazing its way across sandy reef flats.

Halichoeres iridis

A kaleidoscopic reef wrasse that shifts color as it matures.

Amblyeleotris randalli

A reef sand-dweller that shares its burrow with a pistol shrimp partner.