Open Brain Corals are one of the more regular corals kept in aquaria, and are a good choice for those just getting started with stony corals. They are commonly found in green and red colorations with the most common coloration being green. They have a hard skeleton that is covered with fleshy skin that in […]
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Named for its unique patternation, the Maze Brain is a relatively hardy coral. The color of Platygyra can range from green to purple. The Maze Brain has long sweeper tentacles which may sting neighboring corals. It can be fed zooplankton or phytoplankton and greatly benefits from supplemental trace elements including calcium.
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Frogspawn corals get their name from the multi-tipped tentacles that they have. The tentacles give the appearance of a mass of frog eggs before hatching. Frogspawn are aggressive because their tentacles can extend several inches and have a powerful sting. Make sure that they are given enough room to move in the current without contacting […]
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The Green Pavona maldivensis is a rare form of the popular Pavona coral. This coral is bright green in color and forms an encrusting surface. While Pavona sp. corals can tolerate lower lighting, bright green colonies like this one will benefit from high direct lighting. They should be kept with moderate to high water flow. […]
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Clove polyps are very similiar in appearance to Anthelia corals. A distinguishing feature is the base of the polyp; Anthelia polyps can only deflate, whereas Clavularia can retract its polyps completely. Clove polyps receive most of their nutrients through photosynthesis, but will benefit from supplemental planktonic food.
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The Neon Dottyback is yellow-orange with one irridescent blue stripe running from the snout to the tail fin, and another from the upper jaw to the gill cover. They also have blue accents on the tail, dorsal fin, and gill cover. The Neon Dottyback is not as shy as other Dottybacks and will […]
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The Spaghetti Leather Coral is usually white or tan in color and can have various colored polyps. It has long spaghetti-like extensions. Leather corals are good for beginners in that they are hardy and easy to keep. They grow best under medium to high light conditions with adequate water movement. Leather corals rely mainly on […]
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As juveniles, these Boxfish are bright yellow with black spots. As they mature, the yellow becomes brown, and the spots fade. Generally peaceful, they will browse for inverts, as well as graze on algae. They eat brine shrimp, krill, or other frozen foods in the home aquarium. They may emit a […]
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Tough, fun toys that take a beating Tuffies toys are durable and exciting dog toys in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns- great for a game of tug, fetch, or any game your dog loves to play Best of all, these toys float, so they’re great for the beach or pool The fun […]
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Cannas provide rich, tropical foliage and flowers to the margins of your pond. The wide, banana-like leaves grow to heights of about five feet. The tropical nature of these plants requires them to be kept indoors during extreme winter conditions either as dormant bulbs or as bright-light houseplants.
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