The 10 easiest coral for new reef tanks. Forgive parameter swings, color up under standard reef LEDs.
Almost impossible to kill. Encrusts everything. Some keepers try to keep it OUT of tanks.
Massive variety, beginner-friendly, fast-spreading. Wear gloves - palytoxin in some varieties.
Tolerate a wide range of light + flow. Multiplies via fission. Multiple species + colors available.
Fast-growing, soft coral. Pulses with current. Beginner-friendly.
Hardy soft coral, full polyp extension after settling. Releases chemicals - run carbon to mitigate.
Hardy LPS with constant polyp extension. Sweeper tentacles 6-12" at night - space accordingly.
Like frogspawn but rounded tips. Stunning under blue light. Hardy LPS.
Polyps almost always extended. Tolerates lower light. Spreads slowly.
High-grade premium LPS. Variety of color morphs. Tolerates lower light.
Pulsing motion makes it the most-recognized coral. Fast-growing. Some keepers find it spreads too aggressively.
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