Genus
Common name: Bubble Coral
Scientific name: Liosina
Liosina is a genus of large polyp stony corals commonly known as Bubble Corals. They are appreciated for their unique, fleshy vesicles that inflate during the day to capture light for their symbiotic algae, zooxanthellae. These corals are popular in the reefkeeping hobby for their distinct appearance and relatively easy care requirements. They thrive in moderate lighting and water flow, and can be fed with small meaty foods to supplement their photosynthetic diet.