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Birdsnest Coral
A popular branching SPS coral that forms a dense “nest” structure. Best in stable tanks with moderate-to-high light and strong, turbulent flow. More forgiving...
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Majano Anemone
Majano anemones are pest hitchhikers that can sting corals and spread quickly in reef tanks. Remove or control them early—once established, they’re difficult to...
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Acropora-Eating Flatworm
AEFW are Acropora-specific flatworms that eat coral tissue, causing bite marks, poor polyp extension, and slow SPS decline. They spread mainly through unvetted Acropora...
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Montipora-Eating Nudibranch (Phestilla subodiosus)
Montipora-eating nudibranchs are tiny coral predators that chew Montipora tissue, causing “nibbled” edges and scraped white bite patches. They hide on undersides and lay...
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Acropora Red Bugs (Tegastes acroporanus)
Acropora red bugs are tiny parasitic copepods that irritate Acropora, causing reduced polyp extension, dull color, and slowed growth. They spread easily via new...
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Ball Anemone
Ball anemones are hardy corallimorph hitchhikers that hide in shaded crevices and feed like tiny ambush predators. They can sting nearby corals and irritate...
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Maxi-Mini Carpet Anemone
Maxi-mini carpet anemones are hardy, colorful anemones that like a sandy nook, moderate-to-high light, gentle flow, and regular meaty feedings. They are extremely sticky...
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Acan Coral (Micromussa lordhowensis)
Acan corals are fleshy LPS corals that usually do well in stable tanks with lower to moderate light, gentle flow, and some space from...
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Bubble Coral (Plerogyra sinuosa)
Bubble coral is an LPS coral that does best in lower to moderate light, gentle indirect flow, and a spot where it can expand...
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Montipora Cap (Montipora capricornis)
Montipora capricornis is a plating SPS coral that can grow quickly into shelves and scrolls when the tank is stable. It is usually manageable...
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Green star polyp
GSP Green star polyp care.