Softies

Softies are comprised of many different species of corals including zoanthids, clove polyps, xenia and mushrooms. Soft corals are incredibly popular for their wide variety of shapes, vibrant colors, and growth patterns. Discosomas, Yumas, Ricordeas and Rhodactis are all different types of mushroom corals, for example, and can appear in nearly every color imaginable. Similarly, zoanthids exist in a wide variety of color combinations, and can grow into ‘gardens’ of polyps in nearly no time at all! Unlike LPS and SPS, soft corals do not build a calcium carbonate skeleton and are both much less demanding and much more resilient to damage as a result. Soft Corals are the most beginner friendly corals to start a reef tank with, and you can find the best selection of softies below!

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Softies

“Softies” is a general term for a variety of dwarf corals with broad, flat polyps with smooth edges. They are easy to care for, making them ideal for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike.
The history of soft corals goes back to the late 1800s when they were first discovered by Dr. Lirio Vega in Cuba. Since then, this variety has become extremely popular due to their ease of care and an incredibly wide variety of coloration and morphology.
Softies are fast-going corals that need only very modest lighting (as little as 50 PAR) and nearly any level of water movement in order to grow well. These corals can also tolerate higher temperatures when compared to other stony corals since they do not rely on zooxanthellae for photosynthesis as most other scleractinians do—instead, they absorb through their polyp surface instead like octocorallia do keeping your temperature above average for tropical aquariums should be fine!
Softies coral get their name primarily due to their soft and fleshy appearance, which is somewhat different from other types of stony corals (like brain or star polyps). Softies coral can grow really big too! In fact, some stony corals are even considered “soft,” although they’re not quite as fleshy as softies coral. That said, they do have a similar look and feel to them—they’re both types of hard corals!
Softies are ideal for people who want to get into reef keeping but don’t yet want the responsibility of caring for animals with very specific needs (like stony corals). They’re also great if you’re new to keeping fish or invertebrates and just want something that won’t die on its own–but still looks pretty!
Soft Coral comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.
You can find softies that are round, rectangular, square, and even heart-shaped. You can also buy them in small or large sizes. Some softies even come with their own display stands so they stand upright on your desk or shelf!
Softies coral is the perfect addition to your saltwater aquarium. As mentioned, these corals are easy to care for, come in a wide variety of colors and shapes, and will add beauty to any tank!