Genus
Common name: Honeycomb Coral
Scientific name: Diploastrea
Diploastrea is a genus of hard, reef-building corals known as Honeycomb Coral due to its distinctive hexagonal corallite pattern that resembles a honeycomb. This slow-growing coral is appreciated for its robustness and the intricate beauty it adds to reef aquariums. It thrives in stable conditions with moderate lighting and water flow, and it's less demanding than some other SPS corals, making it a good choice for intermediate aquarists. Diploastrea is also notable for its contribution to reef structures in the wild, providing habitat for a variety of marine life.