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FUNGIA Mushroom Corals

The family Fungiidae currently includes 15 genera with about 57 species. Although there are descriptions of fossils from the Cretaceous period, which are doubtful according to Veron, they are stony corals that only spread after the last great extinction about 65 million years ago.

Change in stony corals: Euphyllia becomes Fimbriaphyllia

And again we have to remember new names and forget old, certainly very established, names. The taxonomists have given new names to several corals previously known as Euphyllia. Here is a list of the relevant species and names.

The New dosage calculator from Tropcic Marin

Dosing aids make everyday life much easier. That's why we recommend trying out the calculator from Tropic Marin.

REEF START PRO BAC – the perfect start for your marine aquarium

News from Fauna Marin.

NEU bei Tropic Marin: Purity Reef Salt

Brandnew. More Infos in the article.

Magazine: "Alcyonium verseveldti" a blue soft coral

There are three main reasons why a coral is or can be a rarity in aquariums.The coral has only been known for a short time or is rare in the trade and is therefore not very common. The coral comes from Australia, or is newly introduced and accordingly expensive. The coral is very delicate and is therefore only kept by a few specialists.

The Coral Reef Magazine - Issue 24 is published in specialist shops and is free again

29.12.2025 The new issue 24 will be published in the participating specialist retailers -