The genus Turbinaria is often colloquially referred to as ‘goblet coral’ and comprises lamellar or leaf-shaped corals that grow in layers. The corallites, which are 2.5 to 5 mm in size, only sit on the mostly horizontal upper side.

Depending on location, light and current conditions, these lamellae may be flat and cup-shaped, stacked on top of each other, interlocked, twisted or fused. They are usually found in shallow, near-shore reef environments such as bays, lagoons and reefs, which often have turbid water.

They are easy to care for in an aquarium and require very little light, so they are best placed at the bottom or on the sides.

This species is usually grey to beige-brown in colour. The polyps are approximately 3 mm in size, open during the day and sit quite close together, protruding somewhat. In low light, it grows horizontally in a spreading cup shape; in stronger light, it grows increasingly vertically and interlaced. This robust, easy-care species can be placed on the ground or in the centre zone.

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The colour of Turbinaria reniformis varies depending on light intensity and nutrient availability. It can range from yellow-brown to yellow, with the polyps and edges appearing particularly bright yellow.
This coral is one of the few that can truly be described as ‘yellow’.

Its approx. 3 mm thick-walled, bulbous, cone-shaped corallites protrude widely spaced from the interstitial tissue.

It can grow into large colonies spanning several metres in diameter, with the lamellae lying horizontally on top of each other like the leaves of a lettuce.
Among divers, it is therefore also known as ‘lettuce coral’.

It requires little light, but to achieve its beautiful yellow colouring, it can be placed in the middle to upper area where it grows into a stunning overhang.

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A few years ago, the Australian bearded coral was still an absolute rarity, but thanks to its good shelf life and ease of care, it has since become quite popular in the saltwater scene.
fragment, it has since become quite popular in the saltwater community. It is a beautiful coral with large polyps that open during the day, and it can easily be fed with frozen food.

For a long time, the genus Duncanopsammia comprised only a single species: D. axifuga.
During the 2014 revision of the family Dendrophylliidae, D. peltata was added; this species was formerly in the genus Turbinaria.

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This is a durable coral that is grey to greenish-brown in colour. It requires little light and should be placed in the bottom zone or, preferably, in the corner. It grows slowly. Its growth form is often cup-shaped, but can vary depending on environmental conditions. Its polyps, which are approximately 6 mm in size, are usually open during the day.

In the course of a taxonomic revision based on morphological and molecular genetic details, the species was transferred from the genus Turbinaria to the genus Duncanopsammia.

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