#coralmacro

#cyphastrea Difficulty Level: Cyphastrea is one of the least light demanding #LPScoral and is also very tolerant of most chemical conditions. Feeding: Cyphastrea will readily accept most meat based foods that it can grab with its tentacles. Lighting: Low light would be overstating the dim conditions cyphastrea is capable of thriving in. Some specimens may even be seen growing on the underside of rocks as they creep up toward the light. Great coral for that shady spot near the bottom of your rocks or even for the back wall of the aquarium. Waterflow: Cyphastrea may be grown under a wide range of flow conditions as long as there is enough to keep its flesh free of detritus and other debris. Placement: Lower light areas near the bottom of rockwork is usually most suitable although they will readily adapt to more light and higher placement is desired. General: Cyphastrea is one of the best starter #LPScorals due to its easy to care for nature, bright color patterns and variety of strains https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/cyphastrea/ #LPScoral #coralmacro #coralreefs #reefgeek #allmymoneygoestocoral #coralfrags #crazycorals #elitereef #reeftanklife https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsya4DtBxTA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w2s221v6siqa

#favia Difficulty Level:Sensitivity depends a bit on the species, but most are quite tolerant, forgiving and easy to care for. Feeding: Most species have fairly good prey capture abilities, and will even accept pellets placed directly on their mouths. Growth may accelerate if fed regularly. Lighting (Level 4 to 7): Favias will thrive in a wide range of lighting. As with most #hardcorals, bleaching is a concern, so always acclimate by starting them lower in the tank and slowly move them up to your desired location. Water flow: Moderate to strong flow. Placement: Favias will encrust over rocks, so it is usually best to place them on a hard surface. Some species have long sweeper tentacles, so leave space between them and other #corals to prevent fighting. General: This is a huge group of corals with a lot of different care requirements, so be sure to research further on your specific specimen https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/favia/ #LPScoral #coralmacro #coralreefs #reefgeek #allmymoneygoestocoral #coralfrags #braincoral #elitereef #oceanconservation #reefaquarium https://www.instagram.com/p/Bssz7KKF8an/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mf1el2p3fl7k

#Torchcoral Difficulty Level: Torch #coral is generally tolerant, but must have stable alkalinity to survive. Feeding: Poor feeding response, so must usually be fed with pumps off. Most common foods are small suspension matter including phyto and roti. Lighting (Level 5 to 7): Most prefer moderate lighting, but will adapt to varying conditions. Water flow: Medium to low flow is a must in preventing damage to fleshy tentacles against rock or skeleton. Placement: Torch coral can be very aggressive, so be sure to leave space for it to fully extend its tentacles without touching other corals including other species of #euphyllia. General: Many times clownfish will host in torch coral like an anemone. Be cautious as not every torch will continue to open fully is harassed by clownfish https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/torch-coral/ #LPScoral #coralmacro #coralreefs #reefgeek #coralreeftank #photography #underwaterphotography #macronature https://www.instagram.com/p/BslkrNmBuzO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17tbylsaox7m0

#wellsophyllia Common names: lobed #braincoral, open brain coral Difficulty Level: Wellso brains are generally very tolerant of most conditions, but stable alkalinity is important. Feeding: Wellsophyllias have a very strong prey capture ability. They may be fed any meaty foods including pellets. Lighting (Level 4 to 7): These #corals prefer moderate lighting, but may be adapted to higher. Be sure to acclimate them when moving to higher light. Water flow: Moderate to stronger water flow is ideal. Placement: Welso brains must be placed on the sand. They are aggressive corals with long sweeper tentacles, so be sure to leave ample space around them. General: Stable alkalinity is a must with these corals and calcium above 400 is best to promote growth https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/wellsophyllia-2/ #LPScoral #coralmacro #coralreefs #sandcoral #ocean #invertebrate #marinebiology #marineanimals #elitereef #fishtank #saltwaterfishtank #conservation https://www.instagram.com/p/BsYLgnwhgDo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kvhgqxg7inss

#Bubblecoral #plerogyra #elitereef #coralmacro #macrophotography #photography #underwaterphotography #macronature #coralreefs #reefgeek #coralreeftank #reefporn #allmymoneygoestocoral https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq8cnQBnlR-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a82qmckibk0d

#Bubblecoral #plerogyra #elitereef #coralmacro #macrophotography #photography #underwaterphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/BqzwIbnHtQG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14g57p83pwwzq