by Afishionado | Aug 10, 2020 | Corals, Tanks, Video
It’s been a while since we did our coral series, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With safety measures in place, we set out on the long drive to Plant City to get together with our good friend, Chris Meckley of ACI Aquaculture, to talk about one of the most-loved... by Joe Rowlett | Dec 10, 2017 | Corals, Science
Why Fimbriaphyllia might be a new name to learn... by Matthew Stansbery | Nov 30, 2015 | Corals, Eye Candy, Photography, Reef
Over the years, one type of coral has become a staple in many aquaria, lending a flowing presence and a surprising array of color, but it is a rare occasion two species of the same genus combine to create a truly unique... by Austin Lefevre | Sep 10, 2015 | Conservation, Corals, Eye Candy, Industry, Science, Sustainability
One of my favorite pastimes [besides diving] is perusing through the never-ending pictures of reefs in nature. It’s hard to believe where some of our favorite corals grow, often in vastly different environments than what we create in our glass... by AquaNerd | Mar 11, 2015 | Corals, Science, Tanks
Stop, it’s hammer time. Cheesy throwbacks to the 80s aside, the hammer coral is a staple in many reef tanks much like MC Hammer’s song was a permanent fixture in many a Sony Walkman. Getting past all of this nostalgia, hammer corals offer the best of both worlds for corals. On one hand, they have a hard skeleton, but on the other they are adorned with flowy, fleshy tissue that draws in those seeking a little more movement in the water.
