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Polyp Coral

admin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:29:05 +0000

Corals are colonies of tiny living animals found in marine waters that contain few nutrients. Most coral reefs are built from stony corals, and are formed by polyps that live together in groups. The polyps secrete a hard carbonate exoskeleton which provides support and protection for the body of each polyp. Reefs grow best in warm, shallow, clear, and agitated waters.

Aquarium Corals

admin — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:05:45 +0000

Reef aquariums consist of a number of components, in addition to the livestock, including:
Display tank: The primary tank in which the livestock are kept and shown.
Stand: A stand allows for placement of the display tank at eye level and provides space for storage.
Sump: An accessory tank in which mechanical equipment is kept. A remote sump allows for a clutter-free tank.
Refugium: An accessory tank dedicated to the cultivation of beneficial macroalgae and microflora/fauna. The refugium and sump are often housed in a single tank with a system of dividers to separate the compartments.
Lighting: Several lighting options are available for the reef-keeper and are tailored to the types of coral kept.
Canopy: The canopy houses the light fixtures and provides access to the tank for feeding and maintenance.
Filtration and water movement: A variety of filtration and water movement strategies are employed in reef aquaria. Bulky equipment is often relegated to the sump.

Saltwater Coral

admin — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:21:32 +0000

Corals are marine organisms in class Anthozoa of phylum Cnidaria typically living in compact colonies of many identical individual “polyps.” The group includes the important reef builders that inhabit tropical oceans, which secrete calcium carbonate to form a hard skeleton.