Corals to Consider In Your Reef Aquarium

Corals are an essential part of a reef aquarium. They provide your fish with a place to hide, sleep, and spawn. They also help create the visual appeal that makes a reef aquarium unique. But with so many different types of corals available, it can be challenging to know which ones are best for your aquarium.

Here are the best corals to consider for your reef aquarium:

Soft Corals

These corals don't have a hard skeleton like most other types of corals. They come in various colors and shapes and can be very easy to care for. Popular soft corals include leather coral, elephant ear coral, and brain coral.

LPS Corals

These large polyp stony corals have a hard skeleton. They're often very colorful and can add great interest to your aquarium. However, since they have large skeletons, they can be hard to care for than soft corals. Popular LPS corals include brain coral, frogspawn coral, and Duncan coral.

SPS Corals

Small polyp stony corals also have a hard skeleton. They're brightly colored, and their small size makes them a good choice for nano tanks. SPS corals, however, can be pretty challenging for an inexperienced reef keeper--they require good light and water flow to thrive. Popular SPS corals include Acropora, Montipora, and Pocillopora.

No matter what type of coral you choose, remember to do your research before adding it to your aquarium. Some corals can be very delicate and require specific water parameters to thrive. Others can be very aggressive and may damage or kill other corals in your aquarium.