Corals

Corals are the architects of reef ecosystems, providing structure and habitats for a myriad of marine life. In the reefkeeping hobby, corals are prized for their diverse forms and vibrant colors. They are generally categorized into two main groups: hard corals (LPS and SPS) and soft corals. LPS (Large Polyp Stony) corals are known for their larger, fleshy polyps and ease of care, making them suitable for beginners. SPS (Small Polyp Stony) corals have smaller polyps and are often more demanding, requiring stable water conditions and intense lighting. Mushrooms, Polyps, Sea Fans, and Soft Corals offer a variety of textures and movements, with some being particularly hardy and adaptable to different light and flow conditions. Successful coral keeping requires understanding each species' specific needs, including lighting, water flow, and nutritional requirements.

1. 
   Common name: Starry cup coral

   Scientific name: Acanthastrea amakusensis
2. 
   Common name: Starry cup coral

   Scientific name: Acanthastrea echinata
3. 
   Common name: Starry cup coral

   Scientific name: Acanthastrea faviaformis
4. 
   Common name: Starry cup coral

   Scientific name: Acanthastrea hemprichii
5. 
   Common name: Starry cup coral

   Scientific name: Acanthastrea lordhowensis
6. Common name: Acropora abrolhosensis

   Scientific name: Acropora abrolhosensis
7. Common name: Acropora aculeus

   Scientific name: Acropora aculeus
8. Common name: Acropora azurea

   Scientific name: Acropora azurea
9. Common name: Acropora batunai

   Scientific name: Acropora batunai
10. Common name: Acropora bifurcata

    Scientific name: Acropora bifurcata
11. 
    Common name: Bushy Acropora

    Scientific name: Acropora bushyensis
12. 
    Common name: Staghorn Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora carduus
13. 
    Common name: Staghorn Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora caroliniana
14. Common name: Corymbose branching plate coral

    Scientific name: Acropora cerealis
15. Common name: Chesterfield Staghorn Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora chesterfieldensis
16. 
    Common name: Digitate Acropora

    Scientific name: Acropora digitifera
17. 
    Common name: Staghorn Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora divaricata
18. 
    Common name: Blueberry Sea Fan

    Scientific name: Acropora echinata
19. 
    Common name: Acropora elseyi

    Scientific name: Acropora elseyi
20. 
    Common name: Stout irregular branching coral

    Scientific name: Acropora florida
21. 
    Common name: Formosa Staghorn Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora formosa
22. Common name: Acropora forskali

    Scientific name: Acropora forskali
23. 
    Common name: Branching Acropora

    Scientific name: Acropora gemmifera
24. 
    Common name: Staghorn Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora grandis
25. 
    Common name: Granulosa Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora granulosa
26. 
    Common name: Acropora hemprichii

    Scientific name: Acropora hemprichii
27. Common name: Acropora horrida

    Scientific name: Acropora horrida
28. 
    Common name: Finger coral

    Scientific name: Acropora humilis
29. Common name: Acropora jacquelineae

    Scientific name: Acropora jacquelineae
30. Common name: Acropora kimbeensis

    Scientific name: Acropora kimbeensis
31. 
    Common name: Lamarck's Staghorn Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora lamarcki
32. 
    Common name: Acropora latistella

    Scientific name: Acropora latistella
33. Common name: bluetip coral

    Scientific name: Acropora loripes
34. Common name: Acropora lovelli

    Scientific name: Acropora lovelli
35. Common name: Acropora maryae

    Scientific name: Acropora maryae
36. 
    Common name: Acropora microphthalma

    Scientific name: Acropora microphthalma
37. 
    Common name: Fluro scale cushion coral

    Scientific name: Acropora millepora
38. 
    Common name: Montipora Capricornis

    Scientific name: Acropora monticulosa
39. Common name: Acropora multiacuta

    Scientific name: Acropora multiacuta
40. Common name: Acropora nana

    Scientific name: Acropora nana
41. 
    Common name: Acropora nasuta

    Scientific name: Acropora nasuta
42. 
    Common name: Acropora nobilis

    Scientific name: Acropora nobilis
43. 
    Common name: Column Staghorn Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora palifera
44. 
    Common name: elkhorn coral

    Scientific name: Acropora palmata
45. Common name: Acropora parilis

    Scientific name: Acropora parilis
46. 
    Common name: Pharaoh's Acropora

    Scientific name: Acropora pharaonis
47. Common name: fused staghorn

    Scientific name: Acropora prolifera
48. 
    Common name: Acropora pulchra

    Scientific name: Acropora pulchra
49. 
    Common name: Acropora robusta

    Scientific name: Acropora robusta
50. Common name: Acropora sarmentosa

    Scientific name: Acropora sarmentosa
51. Common name: Acropora schmitti

    Scientific name: Acropora schmitti
52. Common name: Acropora secale

    Scientific name: Acropora secale
53. Common name: Acropora selago

    Scientific name: Acropora selago
54. Common name: Acropora seriata

    Scientific name: Acropora seriata
55. 
    Common name: Staghorn Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora spicifera
56. 
    Common name: Acropora squarrosa

    Scientific name: Acropora squarrosa
57. 
    Common name: Acropora subulata

    Scientific name: Acropora subulata
58. Common name: Acropora suharsonoi

    Scientific name: Acropora suharsonoi
59. 
    Common name: purple tipped acropora

    Scientific name: Acropora tenuis
60. 
    Common name: Blue Staghorn Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora tortuosa
61. Common name: Acropora tumida

    Scientific name: Acropora tumida
62. Common name: Acropora valenciennesi

    Scientific name: Acropora valenciennesi
63. 
    Common name: Acropora valida

    Scientific name: Acropora valida
64. Common name: Acropora variolosa

    Scientific name: Acropora variolosa
65. Common name: Acrozoanthus Australiae

    Scientific name: Acrozoanthus australiae
66. 
    Common name: Mushroom Coral

    Scientific name: Actinodiscus nummiformis
67. 
    Common name: Haeckel's Anemone

    Scientific name: Actinostephanus haeckeli
68. 
    Common name: sheet coral

    Scientific name: Agaricia lamarcki
69. 
    Common name: dead man's fingers

    Scientific name: Alcyonium digitatum
70. 
    Common name: Red sea fingers

    Scientific name: Alcyonium glomeratum
71. 
    Common name: Dead Man's Fingers

    Scientific name: Alcyonium palmatum
72. 
    Common name: Net coral

    Scientific name: Alveopora catalai
73. 
    Common name: Alveopora Coral

    Scientific name: Alveopora gigas
74. 
    Common name: Giant Cup Mushroom Coral

    Scientific name: Amplexidiscus fenestrafer
75. 
    Common name: False flower coral

    Scientific name: Anacropora forbesi
76. 
    Common name: Anomastraea irregularis

    Scientific name: Anomastraea irregularis
77. 
    Common name: Waving Hand Coral

    Scientific name: Anthelia glauca
78. 
    Common name: slimy sea plume

    Scientific name: Antillogorgia americana
79. 
    Common name: forked sea feather

    Scientific name: Antillogorgia bipinnata
80. 
    Common name: Sea Plume

    Scientific name: Antillogorgia elisabethae
81. 
    Common name: Galapagos black coral

    Scientific name: Antipathes galapagensis
82. 
    Common name: Starflower coral

    Scientific name: Astreopora listeri
83. 
    Common name: Star Coral

    Scientific name: Astrosclera willeyana
84. 
    Common name: Branching Frogspawn Coral

    Scientific name: Australogyra zelli
85. 
    Common name: Branched cup coral

    Scientific name: Blastomussa merleti
86. 
    Common name: Branched cup coral

    Scientific name: Blastomussa wellsi
87. Common name: corky sea fingers

    Scientific name: Briareum asbestinum
88. 
    Common name: Kenya Tree Coral

    Scientific name: Capnella imbricata
89. 
    Common name: carnation coral

    Scientific name: Caryophyllia inornata
90. 
    Common name: Devonshire cup-coral

    Scientific name: Caryophyllia smithii
91. 
    Common name: Elegance coral

    Scientific name: Catalaphyllia jardinei
92. 
    Common name: Candy Cane Coral

    Scientific name: Caulastraea connata
93. 
    Common name: Finger coral

    Scientific name: Caulastraea echinulata
94. 
    Common name: Finger coral

    Scientific name: Caulastraea furcata
95. 
    Common name: Finger coral

    Scientific name: Caulastraea tumida
96. 
    Common name: Finger coral

    Scientific name: Caulastrea curvata
97. 
    Common name: Cavernularia obesa

    Scientific name: Cavernularia obesa
98. 
    Common name: whip Coral

    Scientific name: Cirrhipathes anguina
99. 
    Common name: Cauliflower Coral

    Scientific name: Cladiella australis
100. 
     Common name: Cauliflower Coral

     Scientific name: Cladiella pauciflora
101. 
     Common name: tube coral

     Scientific name: Cladocora arbuscula
102. 
     Common name: Green Star Polyps

     Scientific name: Clavularia viridis
103. 
     Common name: Feather Star Coral

     Scientific name: Coelogorgia palmosa
104. 
     Common name: Tombstone coral

     Scientific name: Coeloseris mayeri
105. 
     Common name: large-grooved brain coral

     Scientific name: Colpophyllia natans
106. 
     Common name: strawberry corallimorpharian

     Scientific name: Corynactis californica
107. 
     Common name: Jewel anemone

     Scientific name: Corynactis viridis
108. 
     Common name: Wrinkle coral

     Scientific name: Coscinaraea crassa
109. 
     Common name: Ctenella Coral

     Scientific name: Ctenella chagius
110. 
     Common name: Button Coral

     Scientific name: Cynarina lacrymalis
111. 
     Common name: Lesser knob coral

     Scientific name: Cyphastrea agassizi
112. 
     Common name: Lesser knob coral

     Scientific name: Cyphastrea chalcidicum
113. 
     Common name: Lesser knob coral

     Scientific name: Cyphastrea decadia
114. 
     Common name: Lesser knob coral

     Scientific name: Cyphastrea serailia
115. 
     Common name: pillar coral

     Scientific name: Dendrogyra cylindrus
116. 
     Common name: Carnation Coral

     Scientific name: Dendronephthya klunzingeri
117. 
     Common name: Carnation Coral

     Scientific name: Dendronephthya rubeola
118. 
     Common name: domed star coral

     Scientific name: Dichocoenia stokesi
119. 
     Common name: Jeweled Coral

     Scientific name: Dichotella gemmacea
120. 
     Common name: colorful sea rod

     Scientific name: Diodogorgia nodulifera