Corals Tutorial: Types of stony coral - NOAA's National Ocean Service
WEBPillar corals are a type of digitate coral, growing upward in cylindrical forms that have been compared to fingers or clumps of cigars. Digitate corals are distinguished from branching corals in that they have no secondary branches.
Branching Coral Care: A Comprehensive Guide to Proper Care …
WEBBranching corals, also known as staghorn or antler corals, are a diverse group of coral species characterized by their intricate branch-like structures. These corals belong to the Acroporidae family and play a crucial role in the health and vitality of coral reefs.
Cyphastrea Coral Care - Tidal Gardens
WEBCyphastrea are a massive reef building species and are part of the stony coral family Merulinidae. In the hobby they are available predominantly in an encrusting variety although there are unusual branching AND plating varieties available from time to time. They are much less common but it just goes to shows the diversity of this coral.
Learn to Spot Six Types of Branching Coral - Ocean Gardener
WEBMar 18, 2019 · An perhaps the most recognizable of them all is branching corals. But even within this recognizable group, there are many varieties of coral branches. In this article, we will show you how to spot six different branching coral types, including some small polyp and some large polyp corals.
Learn to Spot Six Types of Branching Coral - Reef Builders
WEBJan 30, 2019 · An perhaps the most recognizable of them all is branching corals. But even within this recognizable group, there are many varieties of coral branches. In this article, we will show you how to spot six different branching coral types, including some small polyp and some large polyp corals.
Hammer Coral Care - Tidal Gardens
WEBHammer corals sometimes grow in a wall formation while other hammers grow in a branching formation. Either variety makes an excellent show piece coral for a reef aquarium however the branching varieties tend to grow more quickly.
Branch coral - Wikipedia
WEBThe branch coral ( Acropora florida) is a species of acroporid coral found in the southwest and northern Indian Ocean, the central Indo-Pacific, Australia, Southeast Asia, Japan and the East China Sea, Cook Islands and the oceanic west Pacific Ocean.
Hammer Coral (Care, Placement, Feeding, etc.) - Reef Tank …
WEBMay 7, 2021 · The coral’s tentacles can branch and have various tips on the ends like t-shapes, anchor shapes, and just bulbous dots. Euphyllia Ancora is found in tropic waters about 130 feet below the surface and tends to get along well with other coral euphyllia. The species of coral can come in two types: the wall hammer and the branching hammer.
The Ultimate Hammer Coral Care Guide | Reef Tank Advisor
WEBJan 19, 2023 · The hammer coral (Euphyllia ancora) is a popular LPS coral that is a must-have for reef tanks. They are bold corals that come in various colors and growth morphs, with beautiful large fleshy polyps that wave around in the water flow, creating the ultimate coral reef display in your home. In This Article. What …
Shape & Structure | 3D Digitization - Smithsonian Institution
WEBBranching corals have tree-like shapes, with fast-growing branches reaching upwards towards the sea surface.