Extreme Corals News and Updates

Learn how to protect reef corals from common pests and predators, including Acropora-eating flatworms, Montipora nudibranchs, sundial snails, Aiptasia, hitchhiker crabs, and other reef tank threats.

Learn how reef tank lighting affects coral growth, color and health, including PAR, spectrum, lighting schedules, coral placement, bleaching risks, and beginner reef lighting tips.

Learn how to care for live corals in a reef tank with beginner tips on lighting, water quality, feeding, flow, placement, and choosing beginner-friendly coral species.

A coral frag tank is a specialized aquarium designed for growing and propagating coral fragments, promoting conservation and sustainability. These tanks offer a controlled environment, making them ideal for expanding coral collections and supporting reef ecosystems. Proper setup and maintenance, including appropriate lighting and water quality, are essential for successful coral growth.

Learn Symphyllia coral care for reef tanks, including lighting, flow, feeding, placement, water parameters, sweeper tentacles, fragging and common problems.

Discover the best summer corals for reef tanks and learn heat-safety tips for keeping corals healthy during hot weather, temperature swings and power outages.

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

Compare Acanthophyllia, Cynarina, and Indophyllia corals with care tips on identification, lighting, flow, feeding, placement, and reef tank compatibility.