Family

Common name: Mussidae

Scientific name: Mussidae

The Mussidae family, commonly known as Brain Corals, includes a variety of species popular in reef aquariums for their distinctive, maze-like patterns. These corals are known for their hardy nature and ability to adapt to different light and flow conditions, making them suitable for both novice and experienced aquarists. They host symbiotic zooxanthellae, which provide them with nutrients through photosynthesis. It's important to provide ample space as some species can inflate, extending their sweeper tentacles at night to defend their territory.

  1. Macro photography of Acanthastrea echinata coral in reef aquarium
    Common name: Starry Cup Coral
    Scientific name: Acanthastrea echinata
  2. Common name: Acan Coral
    Scientific name: Acanthastrea hemprichii
  3. Low light picture of blastomussa merleti  coral in green and purple close up macro - selective focus on one polyp and selective blur
    Common name: Branched cup coral
    Scientific name: Blastomussa merleti
  4. Big Polyp Blastomussa LPS Coral - (Blastomussa wellsi)
    Common name: Branched cup coral
    Scientific name: Blastomussa wellsi
  5. Cynarina Button, Doughnut, Flat Brain Coral in Aquarium
    Common name: Button Coral
    Scientific name: Cynarina lacrymalis
  6. Rosenkoralle - Lobophyllia corymbosa
    Common name: Brain coral
    Scientific name: Lobophyllia corymbosa
  7. marine LPS coral Trachyphyllia, Lobophyllia macro photo, selective focus
    Common name: Lobed cactus coral
    Scientific name: Lobophyllia flabelliformis
  8. The fluffy tufts and white dot on the lobe of Astrophytum myriostigma Cactus
    Common name: Lobed cactus coral
    Scientific name: Lobophyllia hataii
  9. closeup of large flower coral, stony coral specie from the caribbean sea, marine life background
    Common name: large flower coral
    Scientific name: Mussa angulosa
  10. Scolymia australis
    Common name: Scolymia australis
    Scientific name: Scolymia australis
  11. Polyp Button Coral in Aquarium
    Common name: Scolymia vitiensis
    Scientific name: Scolymia vitiensis
  12. Symphyllia Brain LPS Coral (Symphyllia agaricia)
    Common name: Sinuous cup coral
    Scientific name: Symphyllia agaricia
  13. Symphyllia Brain LPS Coral (Symphyllia agaricia)
    Common name: Sinuous cup coral
    Scientific name: Symphyllia radians
  14. Symphyllia Recta - Symphyllia - Symphyllia hemispherica
    Common name: Sinuous cup coral
    Scientific name: Symphyllia recta