The Australian Turbinaria Green Cup Coral is a gorgeous emerald green color variety of LPS (Large Polyp Stony) coral that boasts a great degree of variation between species with equally diverse common names such as Cup, Pagoda, Turban, Vase, or Scroll Coral. The genus name Turbinaria is derived from the Greek word turbinatus (cone-shaped) because it usually grows in a conical or cup shape while living on the reef. However, it may also be found in more architectural ruffled ridge, plate, vase, or scroll-like forms growing in a horizontal or vertical orientation. Coloration can vary from bright yellow, green, brown, gray, or cream with a number of species extending their polyps during the day or night in the home reef aquarium. Caring for the Turbinaria Coral varies from species to species with those that are highly convoluted or with thin plates being the most difficult.