The common name for this species is Pore Coral. This coral species is found in the Hawaiian Islands and is endemic to Hawaii. Its natural environment is shallow reef slopes or in lagoons. This coral has a mound-like growth. Its color is usually a pale brown, although sometimes it can be a green or blue color. This coral requires strong lighting and fairly good water movement, however, it can adapt to lower light conditions but as result the coral loses its colors. |
The common name for this species is Cauliflower or Rose Coral. This Coral species is found in the western pacific including the Hawaiian islands as well as the Eastern Indian Ocean. Its natural environment is shallow reef areas where there is rapid water movement. It is Bush-like and a very common coral among those found in the Hawaiian shallow high-energy zones. The corals found in this shallow high energy zone are a red or pink color. The corals found in deeper water display a brown color. |
The common name for this species is Masked Angelfish. This species is found along the Hawaiian islands and is endemic to Hawaii. This species inhabits shallow rocky areas and collected at depths between 60 to over 200 feet. The natural diet for the Masked Angelfish consists mainly of algae and zooplankton, and it prefers a temperature of 66 - 78°F (19 - 25°C). |
The common name for this species is Thornback Cowfish. This species is found along East Africa eastward to the Hawaiian Islands, south to Lord Howe Island and Southeast Atlantic. This species inhabits weedy areas near sandy lagoon and rocky areas from a depth of a few feet (1 m) to well over 100 feet (30 m). This fish species feeds upon benthic invertebrates and requires a varied diet that contains both meaty and vegetable matter. |