Extreme Corals News and Updates

Learn how to care for Mycedium coral in a reef tank with guidance on lighting, flow, feeding, water quality, propagation, and long-term coral health.

Discover the best beginner corals for first-time reef keepers, including hardy soft corals and LPS corals that offer color, movement, and manageable care.

Learn how to spot, remove, and prevent common coral predators in reef tanks, including flatworms, nudibranchs, sundial snails, Aiptasia, and hitchhiking pests.

Learn how to care for Xenia coral in a reef tank with tips on lighting, flow, placement, feeding, propagation, water stability, and controlling fast growth.

Learn how coral behavior works in reef tanks, including feeding, symbiosis, aggression, stress responses, and what these signs mean for coral placement and care.

Learn how to place corals in a reef tank with tips on lighting, flow, spacing, compatibility, and aquascape design for healthier growth and a better-looking reef.

Many coral care myths can lead to confusion and mistakes for reef enthusiasts. This blog debunks popular misconceptions, covering feeding, lighting, water flow, and other coral needs, helping you create a balanced, thriving reef environment

When adding new corals to your reef tank, it's essential to take precautions against pests and diseases that could devastate your marine ecosystem. Just like in any other biological environment, your reef tank can become vulnerable to harmful hitchhikers—unwanted pests and parasites that can damage your corals or even wipe out an entire tank. One of the best ways to prevent this is by setting up a coral quarantine tank.