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#Blastomussa Difficulty Level: Blastomussa falls under the average #LPS care level with stable alkalinity and calcium levels being their primary need. Most simple systems with consistent water changes are adequate. Feeding: Blastos are extremely aggressive eaters with very capable tentacles. They will easily catch and consume most food types including frozen, liquid and even pellets. Take care as their feeding aggression can sometimes be taken out on neighboring #corals. Lighting (Level 3 to 6): Blastos may adapt to many lighting conditions, but should be acclimated very slowly to higher lighting conditions. Water flow: Moderate water flow. Placement: Blastos are peaceful corals which may suffer from the stings of other #LPScorals. Be careful to provide them plenty of space https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/blastomussa/ #elitereef #reeftank #reefaquarium #nanoaquarium #nanotank https://www.instagram.com/p/BtoogK9ntQb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t9sfzvo6h2ur

Common names: #disccoral, #platecoral, #fungia Difficulty Level: Sensitivity will vary between fungia species, but most are fairly tolerant of most conditions. #Heliofungia, characterized by its long tentacles is one of the hardest to care for. Stability in alkalinity is key as it is with most #LPScorals. Feeding: Fungia are extremely aggressive eaters with very capable tentacles. They will easily catch and consume most food types including frozen, liquid and even pellets. Take care as their feeding aggression can sometimes be taken out on neighboring corals. Food may be placed anywhere on top of the disc, and the tentacles will move it to the mouth. Lighting (Level 2 to 8): Fungia 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: Heliofungia fare better under medium to lower flow, but other species of fungia will do well under most flow conditions. Placement: All members of the fungia family should be placed on soft sand. Even the underside of these #corals is live flesh, so placement on substrate is very important. Keep in mind that they can move themselves, and should be allowed to do so. They will often find the optimum spot on their own. General: Fungia are very capable corals and can even unbury themselves if buried https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/plate-coral/ #elitereef #macronature #reefphotography #reeftank #coralreefs #aquariumfans #fishtank #saltwateraquarium https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs2Bj4Hh2Kv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=177zff1w7yx04

#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

#Blastomussa Difficulty Level: Blastomussa falls under the average #LPS care level with stable alkalinity and calcium levels being their primary need. Most simple systems with consistent water changes are adequate. Feeding: Blastos are extremely aggressive eaters with very capable tentacles. They will easily catch and consume most food types including frozen, liquid and even pellets. Take care as their feeding aggression can sometimes be taken out on neighboring #corals. Lighting (Level 3 to 6): Blastos may adapt to many lighting conditions, but should be acclimated very slowly to higher lighting conditions. Water flow: Moderate water flow. Placement: Blastos are peaceful corals which may suffer from the stings of other #LPScorals. Be careful to provide them plenty of space https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/blastomussa/ #reef2reef #coralcare #reeflife #coralreeftank #reefporn #aquariums #frags #reefaquarium #coralreef #oceanlife https://www.instagram.com/p/BsvGhzkFsg2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cy2zwj4e42d5

#Cynarina Common names: #Buttoncoral, Cat’s eye Difficulty level: Cynarina is one of the more sensitive of the sand dwelling #LPScorals. Extra care must be take to stabilize alkalinity and calcium. Feeding: Cynarina is an aggressive eater which will consumer nearly any sized meat based foods able to fit on its oral disc. Lighting: Lower lighting levels are acceptable for this sand dwelling species. Waterflow: They may be housed in most flow conditions though time should be given when moving them into higher flow to allow the flesh to acclimate and fill properly. Placement: Cynarina must be placed on a soft sand bed with enough room around it to open without being damaged on nearby rocks. General: These are probably the best shape-shifter of all #corals with the ability to make vast changes in their size and shape to fit conditions https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/cynarina/ #LPScoral #braincoral #LPScoral #coralcare #reeftank #coralreefs #aquariumfans #fishtank #saltwateraquarium #elitereef https://www.instagram.com/p/BrN2pkRnV0w/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wf19g45pygt5

#cynarina Common names: #Buttoncoral, Cat’s eye Difficulty level: Cynarina is one of the more sensitive of the sand dwelling #LPScorals. Extra care must be take to stabilize alkalinity and calcium. Feeding: Cynarina is an aggressive eater which will consumer nearly any sized meat based foods able to fit on its oral disc. Lighting: Lower lighting levels are acceptable for this sand dwelling species. Waterflow: They may be housed in most flow conditions though time should be given when moving them into higher flow to allow the flesh to acclimate and fill properly. Placement: Cynarina must be placed on a soft sand bed with enough room around it to open without being damaged on nearby rocks. General: These are probably the best shape-shifter of all #corals with the ability to make vast changes in their size and shape to fit conditions https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/cynarina/ #LPScoral #reeftanks #reefmacro #underwaterphotography #macronature #coralreefs #reefgeek #coralreeftank #elitereef https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBrYcIH-n-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5busg7lyu0xh

Common Names: #candycanecoral, candy #coral, #trumpetcoral, cat’s eye coral Difficulty Level: Candy cane coral is usually regarded as the easiest of all #LPScorals. Regular water changes are usually enough to keep them growing on most systems. Feeding: Candy Canes are extremely aggressive eaters with very capable tentacles. They will easily catch and consume most food types including frozen, liquid and even pellets. Take care as their feeding aggression can sometimes be taken out on neighboring corals. Lighting (Level 2 to 7): Candy canes will thrive in a wide range of lighting intensities, be sure to take care to acclimate them to avoid bleaching when moving them to higher lighting. Water flow: They can adapt to nearly any flow type, but will be fleshier if placed in medium to lower flow areas. Placement: Candy canes are relatively fast growers with strong stinging tentacles. Be to sure to plan carefully around them to avoid future fighting. General: Candy canes will grow rapidly when fed ample amounts. They can be easily fragged by breaking them off at the base of branches. https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/candy-cane/ #elitereef #LPSreef #coralreefs #reefgeek #coralmacro #macrophotography #photography #underwaterphotography #macronature #coralreefs https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq_oLh4H0FM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bpplt9wkjhey