LPS Corals

LPS (Large Polyp Stony) corals are generally larger calcareous corals with large fleshy polyps. Almost all LPS corals are wild caught as they are the most difficult corals to propagate in captivity. They range in ease of keep from being some of the easiest to some of the most difficult of corals to keep. Some LPS corals also have long tentacles called sweeper tentacles which are longer than the normal tentacles and are used to 'clear' other corals away from their immediate vicinity.

We Pamper our corals! When you buy corals from Aquatic Connection, you can be assured you will buy live aquarium corals that have been pampered and properly cared for. Like any coral that has been collected and shipped halfway across the globe, ours arrive, understandably, in need of some rejuvenation. Which is why we do our best to downright pamper them during their stay. Whether you are interested in Live Acropora corals, Aquacultured corals, SPS corals, LPS corals, mushroom corals, polyping corals, zooanthus corals, leather corals, or any other soft coral, their treatment begins with a slow-drip acclimation to equalize temperature, ph and alkalinity. Then they are placed in our holding tanks where the water quality is perfect. High current wave action cleans any built up slime coat and loosens the sand and bacteria from their long journey. Their polyps begin to extend and reach out to the available food and light.

For lighting our corals are placed in appropriate lighting depending upon there needs. For low light corals, they are placed under Power Compacts. On corals that need extreme lighting, we use only the best 1000-watt, 6,700K metal halide lighting to which will awaken the sleeping polyps and color enhancing zooxanthellae. Under these conditions our corals thrive and nourish, until we send them on their way by picking with the most stringent quality controls, and packaginging them with the utmost care, and shipping by overnight carrier, to your door. All of this to ensure that each coral sold will reach your hands in the best condition possible.


Fancy Scolymias

Very rare morph's. No two are the same.
Scolymias or Goblet corals require low water currents and moderate reef lighting for proper health. Place in the sand bed or on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. It can expand to twice its normal size during the day, so leave 3”-4” between it and other corals. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health. Try feeding it small pieces of squid or shrimp once a week by placing the food on the mouth located in the center of the polyp. Do this during the evening once the tentacles are extended.Do not keep with large angelfish or butterflyfish as they cannot seem to resist picking at its fleshy polyp.


Small $119.99 Medium $159.99
Large $249.99 XLarge $329.99

VERY HARDY

  Red Sun Coral
( Orange Tubastrea / Red Sun Polyps)


Does well in low light conditions such as flourescent lighting or down low in a tank.
Orange Tubastrea is one of the most photographed corals in the world. This is not without reason. The brilliant orange coral issues forth lovely yellow orange tentacles at night, and is a sight that almost defies description. The polyps are large and extend mostly at night, although well fed and/or trained polyps may emerge during the day as well, especially if food is present. Tubastrea is not a stinging coral, and may be placed close to other corals. In terms of aquarium care, specimens should be positioned in areas of consistent water flow that will bring them available food when expanded. Due to the lack of zooxanthellae, this coral needs to be fed regularly, 2 or 3 times a week. However, it will depend upon the coral itself. (When the coral is hungry or senses food, it will extend its' feeding tenticles). Good food source for Tubastrea will be meaty foods, such as zoo-plankton (small crustaceans and fish larvae), mysis and brine shrimp, chopped seafood and excess pods. Many newly acquired specimens take some time before they begin to extend their tentacles to feed. In fact, they may often seem to refuse to open. Several diligent evenings of blowing food across the closed cups will usually entice a polyp to begin peeking out. Once started, there will rarely be occasion to have them not open in full glory in expectation of food. This coral will also benefit from the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements weekly to the water.

Small - $29.99 Medium $54.99 Large $89.99 XLarge $119.99

 Black Sun Coral
(Tubastrea micrantha)


Does well in low light conditions such as flourescent lighting or down low in a tank.
Black sun coral, T. micrantha. is a unique species occasionally available in the hobby. It has a branching dendroid skeleton with fluorescent dark olive green to brownish black tissue and tentacles.he polyps are large and extend mostly at night, although well fed and/or trained polyps may emerge during the day as well, especially if food is present. Tubastrea is not a stinging coral, and may be placed close to other corals. In terms of aquarium care, specimens should be positioned in areas of consistent water flow that will bring them available food when expanded. Due to the lack of zooxanthellae, this coral needs to be fed regularly, 2 or 3 times a week. However, it will depend upon the coral itself. (When the coral is hungry or senses food, it will extend its' feeding tenticles). Good food source for Tubastrea will be meaty foods, such as zoo-plankton (small crustaceans and fish larvae), mysis and brine shrimp, chopped seafood and excess pods. Many newly acquired specimens take some time before they begin to extend their tentacles to feed. In fact, they may often seem to refuse to open. Several diligent evenings of blowing food across the closed cups will usually entice a polyp to begin peeking out. Once started, there will rarely be occasion to have them not open in full glory in expectation of food. This coral will also benefit from the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements weekly to the water.

VERY HARDY - GREAT BEGINNER CORAL
Small - $29.99 Medium $54.99 Large $74.99 XLarge $89.99

 Limited Supply!
Red Blastomussa Wellsi



Description:Relatively large fleshy polyps that cover the skeleton structure when expanded. Forms small to medium sized colonies when tend to look something like brain corals when fully expanded. A fairly rare coral.
Hardiness: Blastomussa is fairly hardy when provided with the proper conditions as outlined below.
Lighting: Prefers moderate lighting but will tolerate dim lighting fairly well. These corals should not be exposed to intense lighting. If lighting is too intense, they should be positioned with the polyps facing out rather than up or should be shaded by another coral or rock.
Water Current: Prefer low to moderate water motion.
Diet Requirements: May take up planktonic organisms through normal polyp feeding, and/or dissolved organics through it’s mucous net/flesh. However, Capnella harbors zooxanthellae and can subsist and thrive entirely without any direct feeding.
Tank Positioning: Best positioning is usually at the bottom of the tank, in low water flow and in a moderately lit area of the tank. They may be positioned higher up in the tank in a dimly lit tank or if provided with some shade from intense lighting.
Propagation:Blastomussa may be propagated by division of the skeleton keeping one or more polyps on the severed piece. The specimens shown here are frags from a larger colony.
Approximate Purchase Size: 11/2" to 2"
Aggressiveness: Appears to be low.
Difficulty Level: Easy

$89.99 approx 2"

 Limited Supply!
Fancy Colored
Blastomussa Wellsi


Description:Relatively large fleshy polyps that cover the skeleton structure when expanded. Forms small to medium sized colonies when tend to look something like brain corals when fully expanded. A fairly rare coral.
Hardiness: Blastomussa is fairly hardy when provided with the proper conditions as outlined below.
Lighting: Prefers moderate lighting but will tolerate dim lighting fairly well. These corals should not be exposed to intense lighting. If lighting is too intense, they should be positioned with the polyps facing out rather than up or should be shaded by another coral or rock.
Water Current: Prefer low to moderate water motion.
Diet Requirements: May take up planktonic organisms through normal polyp feeding, and/or dissolved organics through it’s mucous net/flesh. However, Capnella harbors zooxanthellae and can subsist and thrive entirely without any direct feeding.
Tank Positioning: Best positioning is usually at the bottom of the tank, in low water flow and in a moderately lit area of the tank. They may be positioned higher up in the tank in a dimly lit tank or if provided with some shade from intense lighting.
Propagation:Blastomussa may be propagated by division of the skeleton keeping one or more polyps on the severed piece. The specimens shown here are frags from a larger colony.
Approximate Purchase Size: 11/2" to 2"
Aggressiveness: Appears to be low.
Difficulty Level: Easy

$89.99 approx 2"

Tank Raised
Blastomussa Merletti



Description:Blastomussa (Merleti sp) Coral is also referred to as a Pineapple or Branched Cup coral. The neon green centers of this species will glow under actinic lighting, adding further appeal to your reef aquarium. Forms small to medium sized colonies which tend to look something like brain corals when fully expanded.
Hardiness: Blastomussa is fairly hardy when provided with the proper conditions as outlined below.
Lighting: Prefers moderate lighting but will tolerate dim lighting fairly well. These corals should not be exposed to intense lighting. If lighting is too intense, they should be positioned with the polyps facing out rather than up or should be shaded by another coral or rock.
Water Current: Prefer low to moderate water motion.
Diet Requirements: May take up planktonic organisms through normal polyp feeding, and/or dissolved organics through it’s mucous net/flesh. However, Capnella harbors zooxanthellae and can subsist and thrive entirely without any direct feeding.
Tank Positioning: Best positioning is usually at the bottom of the tank, in low water flow and in a moderately lit area of the tank. They may be positioned higher up in the tank in a dimly lit tank or if provided with some shade from intense lighting.
Propagation:Blastomussa may be propagated by division of the skeleton keeping one or more polyps on the severed piece. The specimens shown here are frags from a larger colony.
Approximate Purchase Size: 11/2" to 2"
Aggressiveness: Appears to be low.
Difficulty Level: Easy


$69.99 approx 2"

 Metallic Green Flat Brain
aka: Pacific Rose Coral
(Trachyphyllia Radiata also called Wellsophylia Radiata)

The Trachyphyllia Brain Coral is also referred to as a Folded Brain. It may have a flattened, folded, or figure-eight shape. There are two common species of Trachphyllia: T. geoffroyi and T. radiata. The T. radiata, which is usually more convoluted in appearance and has fused walls, was formerly called Wellsophyllia radiata, but the genus Wellsophyllia has now been eliminated. Trachyphyllia Brain Corals fluoresce brightly under actinic lighting. They do best in a well established reef aquarium that incorporates moderate to strong lighting with a moderate water current, along with the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. Allow ample space between it and other corals, as it will sometimes sting its neighbors. It does not require additional food to maintain its health in the reef aquarium, but it will feed on micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.  


Small $39.99 Medium $59.99
Large $99.99 XLarge $139.99

 Metallic Green Open Brain
(Trachiphyllia Geoffroyi)

Metallic under the lights...
The Trachyphyllia Brain Coral is also referred to as a Folded Brain. It may have a flattened, folded, or figure-eight shape. There are two common species of Trachphyllia: T. geoffroyi and T. radiata. The T. radiata, which is usually more convoluted in appearance and has fused walls, was formerly called Wellsophyllia radiata, but the genus Wellsophyllia has now been eliminated. Trachyphyllia Brain Corals fluoresce brightly under actinic lighting. They do best in a well established reef aquarium that incorporates moderate to strong lighting with a moderate water current, along with the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. Allow ample space between it and other corals, as it will sometimes sting its neighbors. It does not require additional food to maintain its health in the reef aquarium, but it will feed on micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.  

Small $34.99 Medium $49.99
Large $89.99 Extra Large $129.99

 Red Open Brain
(Trachiphyllia Geoffroyi)

The Trachyphyllia Brain Coral is also referred to as a Folded Brain. It may have a flattened, folded, or figure-eight shape. There are two common species of Trachphyllia: T. geoffroyi and T. radiata. The T. radiata, which is usually more convoluted in appearance and has fused walls, was formerly called Wellsophyllia radiata, but the genus Wellsophyllia has now been eliminated. Trachyphyllia Brain Corals fluoresce brightly under actinic lighting. They do best in a well established reef aquarium that incorporates moderate to strong lighting with a moderate water current, along with the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. Allow ample space between it and other corals, as it will sometimes sting its neighbors. It does not require additional food to maintain its health in the reef aquarium, but it will feed on micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.  


Small $49.99 Medium $69.99
Large $109.99 XLarge $149.99

 Red Lobophyllia

 The Lobophyllia Brain Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral . It has fleshy polyps that hide its calcareous skeleton. It is found in a variety of textures and color forms. Colors vary from bright red, green, orange, gray, tan, or brown. Its behavior is semi-aggressive and it will sting other corals with its extended sweeper tentacles during the night if to close to them. Provide plenty of space between it and other neighboring corals. It is easy to maintain in the reef aquarium, making it an excellent candidate for the beginning through expert reef aquarist. It requires moderate to strong lighting combined with a moderate water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provides the majority of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. It will also benefit from additional food in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp fed in the evening when its tentacles are visible. Specimens shipped may have other colors in the coral besides the red, but we guarantee they will all be beautiful specimens!


Small $39.99 Medium $59.99
Large $89.99 XLarge $119.99

 Tongue Coral or Slipper Coral
Herpolita Limax

Its requirements are an exception to other members of the fungia plate family in that it requires higher water flow. Otherwise, its needs are fairly typical: a medium water flow and a placement on the bottom of the home aquarium where its tentacles have room to extend. Its tentacles can reach to a distance approximately equal to the diameter of the corals main body and it will likely harm any corals with which it comes in contact. As with most other members of Large Polyp Stonys, maintaining a proper calcium level is an important key to the successful development. It will definitely benefit from occasional feedings of phytoplankton or brine shrimp.
Small $34.99 Medium $54.99
Large $79.99 XLarge $109.99

 Green Galaxia Coral



GREAT FOR BEGINNER'S - EASY TO CARE FOR - GOOD UNDER ANY LIGHTING CONDITION

Small $34.99 Medium $54.99
Large $79.99 XLarge $99.99

Purple Tip Frogspawn


Beautiful green frogspawn with bright purple tips!
The Frogspawn Coral is a large polyp stony coral (LPS) often referred to as the Wall, Octopus, or Grape coral. Its polyps remain visible throughout both the day and night, resembling a mass of fish eggs or frog eggs, hence one of its common names Frogspawn. With its appearance and coloration it makes a beautiful addition to any reef aquarium.
During the evenings, its sweeper tentacles can extend up to six inches beyond its base into the reef aquarium surroundings. It will sting other neighboring corals in the reef aquarium, therefore, it is best to leave plenty of room between itself and other types of corals.For continued good health, it will require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It needs medium to bright lighting and medium water flow.The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provides the majority of its nutritional requirements from photosynthesis. It will also benefit from additional food in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp.


Small $34.99 Medium $69.99 Large $139.99

Small 1 head, Medium 2 head, Large 4+

Green Branch Hammer


The branching Hammer Coral AKA Branching Achor Coral (Euphyllia paranchora) is a great LPS coral with soft wavy looking tentacle type polyps that look like little anchors at the tips. It’s basic shape It’s long polyps can range from green, tan, & lime green and yellow as well as having different colored tips. It is a beautiful piece that will softly wave its polyps with the flow. It is not a hard LPS to care for. It will however easilly thrive given the proper conditions. It requires moderate light with moderate flow. As with most LPS it gets what it needs from lighting, It can also be fed brine & mysid shrimp, but not required. This coral would be considered aggressive & requires at least 6 inches of space from neighboring corals. As it will release sweeping tentacles during the night time hours that can reach around 6 inches. 


Small $34.99 Medium $69.99 Large $139.99

Small 1 head, Medium 2 head, Large 4+

Metallic Green Frogspawn

Bright green frogspawn
The Frogspawn Coral is a large polyp stony coral (LPS) often referred to as the Wall, Octopus, or Grape coral. Its polyps remain visible throughout both the day and night, resembling a mass of fish eggs or frog eggs, hence one of its common names Frogspawn. With its appearance and coloration it makes a beautiful addition to any reef aquarium.
During the evenings, its sweeper tentacles can extend up to six inches beyond its base into the reef aquarium surroundings. It will sting other neighboring corals in the reef aquarium, therefore, it is best to leave plenty of room between itself and other types of corals.For continued good health, it will require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It needs medium to bright lighting and medium water flow.The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provides the majority of its nutritional requirements from photosynthesis. It will also benefit from additional food in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp.


Small $34.99 Medium $69.99 Large $139.99

Small 1 head, Medium 2 head, Large 4+

    Metallic Green Torch Coral
Euphyllia glabrescens

The Euphyllia Torch Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral. It has long and flowing polyps with single rounded tips which are visible throughout the day and night, hiding its branching skeletal base most of the time. It may be brown or green with color on the tips of its tentacles.

Provide plenty of room between the Euphyllia Torch Coral and other corals, since at night, its sweeper tentacles can extend up to several inches from its base and sting other corals. It is a popular coral that will thrive under proper conditions and excellent water quality parameters. Ideally, it needs to have moderate lighting combined with moderate water movement within the aquarium. Its aquatic home will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water for its continued good health. It will also benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of phytoplanktons or brine shrimp.


Small $34.99 Medium $69.99
Large
$139.99

Small 1 head, Medium 2 head, Large 4+

 Super Glowing
Maze Brain
(Platygyra)


This Flourescent green coral describes it's name perfectly. It looks like a giant brain! Glows incredibly well under actinic lighting, very hardy, extremely easy to keep. Maintenance is relatively easy, making them excellent choices for the beginner to expert hobbyist. They require moderate lighting combined with moderate water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, calcium, strontium, and other trace elements should be added to the water. It will also benefit from the addition of supplemental food in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp, fed twice per week in the evening while its tentacles are visible.

Small $39.99 Medium $59.99
Large $99.99 XLarge $129.99

GREAT FOR BEGINNER'S - EASY TO CARE FOR GOOD UNDER ANY LIGHTING CONDITION

   Green Moonstone
(Favia)


These beauties really stand out . A large polyp stony (LPS) corals often referred to as Moon, Pineapple, Brain, Closed Brain, Star, Worm, or Honeycomb Coral. Impressive rounded craters make them unforgettable. A great centerpiece in any reef. Maintenance is relatively easy, making them excellent choices for the beginner to expert hobbyist. They require moderate lighting combined with moderate water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, calcium, strontium, and other trace elements should be added to the water. It will also benefit from the addition of supplemental food in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp, fed twice per week in the evening while its tentacles are visible.

Small $39.99 Medium $59.99
Large $89.99 XLarge $109.99

GREAT FOR BEGINNER'S - EASY TO CARE FOR - GOOD UNDER ANY LIGHTING CONDITION

Purple Tipped Elagance Coral


These are the tough one's to find with the beautiful deep purple tentacles.Elegance corals are photosynthetic, so no direct food is required, but Phytoplankton foods will accelerate growth and produce better coloration.

Small $44.99 Medium $69.99
Large $99.99 XLarge $149.99


Advanced Aquarist Species: We guarantee that ALL aquariam species offered will arrive alive and in good condition. However, because of the increased level of care required for this particular species, it has been designated as "Advanced Aquarist Species," and we cannot guarantee it after arrival. 

Red/Pink Modern Cynarina
(Cynarina Lacrymalis) 

THEY BLOW UP LIKE A HOT AIR BALOON!!!

One of the few corals that are completely red, these easy to keep LPS corals are great for beginners. Sometimes referred to as Button Coral this coral is one of the largest single-polyped corals known. They require low water currents and moderate reef lighting for proper health. Place the Modern Coral in the sand bed or on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. It can expand to twice its normal size during the day, so leave 3”-4” between it and other corals. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health. Try feeding it small pieces of squid or shrimp once a week by placing the food on the mouth located in the center of the polyp. Do this during the evening once the tentacles are extended.Do not keep with large angelfish or butterflyfish as they cannot seem to resist picking at its fleshy polyp.

Small $99.99 Medium $139.99
Large $219.99 XLarge $299.99

GREAT BEGINNER CORAL - VERY HARDY

 GREEN SCOLYMIA
(
Button coral)


Scolymias or Goblet corals require low water currents and moderate reef lighting for proper health. Place in the sand bed or on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. It can expand to twice its normal size during the day, so leave 3”-4” between it and other corals. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health. Try feeding it small pieces of squid or shrimp once a week by placing the food on the mouth located in the center of the polyp. Do this during the evening once the tentacles are extended.Do not keep with large angelfish or butterflyfish as they cannot seem to resist picking at its fleshy polyp.
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Small $49.99 Medium $69.99
Large $99.99

GREAT BEGINNER CORAL - VERY HARDY

Yellow Scroll Coral

 
Relatively hardy and grows large. High light levels and high pH are required. There is another scroll coral that is very similar. That is turbinara remiformis. The difference is that Oxypora Lacera has polyps on both sides of each "leaf", while the turbinara only has polyps on one side.


GREAT BEGINNER CORAL

Small $39.99 Medium $59.99
Large $89.99 XLarge $119.99

Metallic Green Anchor Hammer

Hammer corals are fairly hardy once established in the aquarium. They require moderate to strong lighting, and prefer low to moderate water motion. They will do well within a range of temperature, from 75º to 84º F. Care must be taken in placement, since Hammer corals expand considerably from their skeleton and have sweeper tentacles that are up to 2" long. These tentacles can sting neighbors, so placement with enough room left around them is important. They can be kept in close proximity to others in the same family such as frogspawn or torch coral though. Being photosynthetic, they do not need to be directly fed, but will take small meaty foods that are offered.

Small $39.99 Medium $59.99
Large $99.99 XLarge $149.99
 

  Trumpet Coral / Candy Coral 
Caulestrea furcata

Trumpet also called Candy Coral has a brown-green, blue-green, or green-yellow color. A large polyp stony coral (LPS). It likes to eat filter feeding invert food, brine shrimp, micro-plankton a few times per week, when open. Caulestrea furcata is generally peaceful toward other tankmates. Many consider the Caulestrea furcata a low-maintenance specimen. Has moderate lighting needs..

Small $24.99 Medium $44.99
Large $74.99 XLarge $99.99


Bubble Coral
(Plerogyra Sinousa)


Bubble corals are a terrific beginner coral. Very simple, a great choice for one of your first coral's.
Does well in any lighting conditions! Easy to Keep, may be kept in a flourescent tank!!!

GREAT BEGINNER CORAL

Small $39.99 Medium $59.99
Large $89.99 XLarge $109.99

Green Bubble Coral
(Plerogyra Sinousa)

Easy to care for and extreme color!
Green Bubble Corals are hard to find but oh so beautiful. A terrific beginner coral. Very simple, a great choice for one of your first coral's. Does well in any lighting conditions! Easy to Keep, may be kept in a flourescent tank!!!
GREAT BEGINNER CORAL

Small $69.99 Medium $89.99
Med/Large $109.99
Large $149.99 XLarge $179.99

Yellow Flowering Pagoda


Add amazing color to your tank. Beautiful bright yellow coral with yellow flowering polyps all over.
Great Beginner coral!

SMALL $39.99 MEDIUM $54.99
LARGE $79.99 XLARGE $109.99

  Green Pagoda Coral


Turbinaria, Pagoda Coral has a green color. It's a large polyp stony coral (LPS). It likes to filter feed. Some phytoplankton type food will really perk it up both in color and activity. Peaceful toward other tankmates. Requires moderate water flow and average lighting is fine.


GREAT BEGINNER CORAL

Small $39.99 Medium $59.99
Large $89.99 XLarge $119.99

 Metallic Green Goniopora

Large, flower-like polyps. The polyps retract quickly when they're touched revealing the massive skeleton below. They also retract against the skeleton at night.They are photosynthetic feeders, meaning they require light. They also will take meaty foods such as micro-plankton or baby brine shrimp. A fairly hardy coral , it does best in moderate indirect lighting and low currents. They seem to neither sting or be stung when placed with other corals.

Small $19.99 - Medium $39.99
Large $59.99 - XLarge $79.99

   Red Goniopora
Goniopora cf. somaliensis
Very Beautiful & Very Hard to find!

Metalic red flower-like polyped goniopora come from Indonesia. arge, flower-like polyps. The polyps retract quickly when they're touched revealing the massive skeleton below. They also retract against the skeleton at night.They are photosynthetic feeders, meaning they require light. They also will take meaty foods such as micro-plankton or baby brine shrimp. A fairly hardy coral , it does best in moderate indirect lighting and low currents. They seem to neither sting or be stung when placed with other corals.

Small
$89.99 Medium $129.99
Large $199.99 XLarge $249.99

   Purple Goniopora


Large purple flower-like polyps!! Will do well in ANY lighting or water flow conditions!

Small
$59.99 Medium $79.99
Large $139.99 XLarge $199.99

  Blue Goniopora


Large blue flower-like polyps!! Not seen to often in the trade, a nice addition to a reef tank.

Small
$59.99 Medium $79.99
Large $109.99 XLarge $139.99

  Assorted Color Short
Tentacle Plate Coral

The Fungia Plate/Disc Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral, often referred to as a Disk, Mushroom, Chinaman, Short Tentacle Plate, or Tongue Coral. It comes in a variety of colors, some very bright. Its genus name, Fungia, was taken directly from the Latin "fungus" (mushroom), which describes its calcareous skeleton shape.

The Fungia Plate Coral lives a solitary life atop the sand bed. It requires low to moderate water currents and moderate reef lighting for proper health. It is important that proper calcium and alkalinity levels are maintained.

Place the Fungia Plate Coral on the sand bed along the bottom of the aquarium. Be careful when handling it to avoid damaging the delicate tissue on the underside. When placing the fungia plate give it some room since it can move across the sand bed slowly.
Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health. You may also feed it small pieces of squid or shrimp once a week by placing a piece on the mouth in the center of the coral.

Small $39.99 Medium $49.99
Large $79.99 XLarge $99.99

Bright Orange
Short Tentacle Plate Coral
Description: The Short Tentacle Plate Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral often referred to as a Disk or Fungia Plate Coral.  They are very hardy corals that do not require intense lighting nor water flow. The Short Tentacle Plate Coral is easy to maintain in the reef aquarium and makes an excellent candidate for the beginner reef aquarist. It requires moderate lighting combined with moderate water movement within the aquarium.It will do best on the bottom of a reef aquarium, preferably lying on a fine sandy substrate. With placement in the aquarium, keep in mind that it will often inflate itself with water and expand to twice its size.
Feeding: It is ideal to feed Plate Corals a few times per week with brine or mysis shrimp, and small chopped meaty foods. Only offer food when the polyps of the coral are fully extended.
Small $44.99 Medium $54.99
Large $89.99 XLarge $119.99 

 Long Tentacle Plate Corals
Heliofungia actiniformis

The Long Tentacle Plate Coral is easy to maintain in the reef aquarium and makes an excellent candidate for the beginner reef aquarist. It is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral often referred to as a Heliofungia Plate, Mushroom Disk Coral. With its long tentacles extended, it takes on the appearance of an anemone. With placement in the aquarium, keep in mind that it will often inflate itself with water and expand to twice its size, with sweeper tentacles extending well beyond its base. It will do best on the bottom of a reef aquarium, preferably lying on a sandy substrate. It requires moderate lighting combined with moderate water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.To feed, provide it with micro-plankton or brine shrimp.

 $39.99 small $54.99 med

$79.99 large $99.99 XLarge

      Fox Coral
(Nemenzophyllia turbida)

Unique in color, texture and shape
 The Nemenzophyllia Fox Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral and is also commonly referred to as the Ridge Coral. It is a peaceful coral that lacks visible tentacles during both day and night. Its polyps are white to pale green and are quite large, extending two to three times the width of its skeleton during the day. The Fox Coral is an easy coral to maintain, making itself a great candidate for the beginning through seasoned reef aquarist. It requires moderate lighting combined with low water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It will also benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp. Expect some diversity since each animal.

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Phytoplankton is very important to marine life. It is the primary producers in the ocean. Crucial to the development and survival of most, if not all marine animals . But what is phytoplankton? It is just a fancy word for tiny floating plants (such as diatoms and dinoflagellates), which serve the same role in the food chains of the oceans as grass and shrubs serve on land; namely small things eat them. Many coral reef animals feed directly on phytoplankton. Some essential nutrients provided by phytoplankton cannot be synthesized by animals, and therefore are extremely important components of a healthy diet.
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Photos are representative of each species. Each animal is unique and variations should be expected.

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Note: Lighting and coloration of corals: Please note not all corals from our tanks and lighting will look the same when they are in your tanks. Everybody's tanks have different lighting setups, spectrums, combinations, etc. Aquatic Connection's tanks are light by 400 watt 20K Halide bulbs. We use these bulbs because it provides the perfect balance of natural white light along with the deeper actinic blue that corals need to bring out the correct colors and to thrive off of. If your tank consists of all daylight (10K's, 65K's etc.) with minimal actinic lighting, your not going to get as many of the vibrant true colors from your corals as you would with the correct lighting combination. If you need better descriptions of corals please feel free to contact us.