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The genus Acropora is one of the most species-rich of stony coral genera (while the number of species is debatable, there are more than 350 species in the genus).
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Some of the large-polyped stony corals make incredible display animals in the reef aquarium. Probably one of the most stunning of these is the anchor coral or hammer coral (Euphyllia ancora). The anchor coral has a large polyp with long tentacles that often exhibits bright colors.
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The cauliflower coral (Pocillopora damicornis) is very common in the wild and in the aquarium trade. The cauliflower coral has been the subject of many scientific studies — in fact, more is known about this coral than any other.
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The elegance coral (Catalaphyllia jardinei) is one of the most beautiful corals available to the reef aquarist.
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The bizarre fox coral has a thin ridgelike skeleton and fleshy, smooth polyps that extend far out of the corallites. When fully extended, the tissue is reminiscent of elegance coral (Catalaphyllia spp.) or “mushroom coral” (corallimorphs, family Actinodiscidae).
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Some of the large-polyped stony corals make incredible display animals in the reef aquarium. Probably one of the most stunning of these is the hammer coral or anchor coral (Euphyllia ancora). The hammer coral has a large polyp with long tentacles that often exhibits bright colors.
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If you have ever been fortunate enough to experience the mesmerizing effects of watching a Hawaiian feather duster retract with lightening quickness into its protective tube, you know what all the hubbub is about when it comes to this intriguing marine invertebrate.
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Leather coral, or toadstool coral (Sarcophyton spp.) represent the perfect gateway cnidarians for those wanting to try their hand at keeping corals.
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The genus Montipora includes some of the most beautiful small-polyped stony corals available to reef aquarists. Not only are they found in a multitude of beautiful colors, they also exhibit some truly exquisite growth forms, including whirling.
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The open brain coral (Trachyphyllia geoffroyi) is a great stony coral for the beginner and advanced aquarist alike. The open brain coral consists of a large fleshy polyp that can exhibit some truly spectacular colors.
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There are few corals that can stand up to the brilliant colors of the members of the genus Tubastrea, which are known as orange cup corals or sun corals. The most commonly encountered species in the aquarium trade have orangish pink corallites, and bright orangish yellow or white polyps.
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The unique pipe organ coral (Tubipora musica) is a soft coral with a calcareous, external skeleton that is red.
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The genus Montipora includes some of the most beautiful small-polyped stony corals available to reef aquarists. Not only are they found in a multitude of beautiful colors, they also exhibit some truly exquisite growth forms, including whirling.
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The sexy anemone shrimp (Thor amboinensis) can be found throughout a wide range, including many parts of the Indo-Pacific and Caribbean. However, specimens in the trade come almost exclusively from East Asia, including Indonesia and the Philippines.
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There are few corals that can stand up to the brilliant colors of the members of the genus Tubastrea, which are known as orange cup corals or sun corals. The most commonly encountered species in the aquarium trade have orangish pink corallites, and bright orangish yellow or white polyps.
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Toadstool coral, or leather coral (Sarcophyton spp.) represent the perfect gateway cnidarians for those wanting to try their hand at keeping corals.
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The Turbinaria heronensis coral has recently been called the “branching pagoda” or “spiny Turbinaria” coral, but its scientific name seems more prevalent in the hobby. Other members of this genus (T. peltata and T.
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