Order

Common name: Blue Coral

Scientific name: Helioporacea

Helioporacea, commonly known as Blue Coral, is an order of stony corals that are unique due to their intense blue skeleton made of aragonite. They are found in the Indo-Pacific region and are the sole representatives of the family Helioporidae. Blue Corals are known for their hardiness in reef aquariums, but they require stable water conditions and moderate to high lighting to thrive. They are also known for their slow growth rate and can benefit from supplemental feeding of planktonic foods.

  1. Blue Ridge Coral - (Heliopora coerulea)
    Common name: Blue coral
    Scientific name: Heliopora coerulea