Popular corals in the wild!

[MartinM]

Much of Indonesia and the Red Sea is still alive with fields of acropora and tons of other marine life. It’s very depressing to see these beautiful places reduced to piles of rubble

Don’t worry, they grow back! Currently the GBR is seeing record-breaking growth.

Oahu:

 

[encrustingacro]

Im sure only 1% of coral species are colourful, which is the 1% people keep in their tanks.

Depends on the genus/species. Acropora millepora usually comes in bright pink, while coeloseris and gardineroseris mostly come in gray.

 

[sfmacguy]

Some more Red Sea from earlier this year:

 

[Northern Flicker]

I found this thread by mistake and I am so glad I did. Thank you @hdsoftail1065

 

[One Reefing Boi]

Loved this thread!

 

[Katrina71]

Been looking for a pic of Tonga rock in the ocean. How it looks naturally. Any pics appreciated.