Porites Corals

Jewel Corals of the genus Porites are some of the most colorful yet least popular small polyp stony corals (SPS). Porites are a Genus of small polyp stony corals that are somewhat uncommon to the reef aquarium hobby. Most of the time they grow finger-like structures from a massive encrusting base and come in a variety of colors. Porites are rarely known by their common name “jewel coral.” For some corals, their scientific name tends to stick.