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Galaxea
Galaxea Coral Collection
Premium Galaxea Corals for Sale in Australia
Bright, Flowing Galaxea Corals for Reef Aquariums
Explore our Galaxea Coral Collection, featuring vibrant and fast-growing Galaxea corals for sale in Australia. Known for their striking fluorescent tips and sweeping tentacles, Galaxea corals create strong movement and visual impact in any reef aquarium. These LPS corals are especially popular for aquarists looking to add dynamic flow and bright colour contrast to their tank.
At Aquamarine Aquaristics, we supply high-quality live corals for sale online in Australia, selected for health, colour intensity, and strong polyp extension to ensure long-term reef success.
Why Choose Galaxea Corals?
High-Impact LPS Coral with Bold Growth and Colour
Galaxea corals are known for their aggressive growth and long, flowing sweeper tentacles, making them both visually impressive and best placed with adequate spacing in reef systems. They thrive under moderate lighting and stable conditions, making them suitable for intermediate reef keepers wanting a standout coral.
Browse our Galaxea coral collection to find premium specimens that bring movement, fluorescence, and depth to your marine aquarium.
Availability
Husbandry
Care requirements
Water chemistry
tolerates moderate nutrients but dislikes instability (consistency is key)
Lighting
low–moderate (~50–150 PAR)
Flow
moderate - indirect flow (enough to keep detritus off and extend tentacles, but not blasting)
Care difficulty
BeginnerFeeding
Phytoplankton & Amino
Tank maturity
4 weeks min.
Compatibility
Other Corals
Avoid these pitfalls
Common Mistakes to Avoid
please follow the path for success!
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Galaxea is one of the most aggressive LPS corals, but it’s often placed too close to other corals when it’s still small.
At night it can extend very long sweeper tentacles that:
sting nearby SPS and LPS
damage soft corals over time
slowly clear space around itself
It needs significant spacing (often much more than people expect) to prevent long-term coral warfare.
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While it doesn’t want blasting flow, Galaxea is often placed in stagnant areas thinking it will be safer.
This can lead to:
detritus buildup between polyps
tissue irritation and algae growth on skeleton
reduced expansion and poor health over time
It performs best in moderate, random flow that keeps debris moving without directly blasting the coral.
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Galaxea is frequently sold as a small frag, so hobbyists underestimate how quickly it spreads.
Common mistakes include:
placing it too centrally in the aquascape
ignoring how fast it encrusts rockwork
not allowing buffer space for future expansion
Over time it can claim large areas of rock and outcompete nearby corals, so placement planning is critical early on.
Help centre
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common questions about our products and services
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🛫 Livestock Shipping (Corals, Fish, Inverts)
Overnight Express (Australia-wide)
Shipped via Team Global Express / air freight partners depending on route
Airport-to-Airport option available (customers collect from local airport freight terminal)
Door-to-door delivery available where supported
Typically dispatched on set shipping days (usually Monday–Tuesday) to reduce transit risk
Designed specifically for live arrival success
📦 Dry Goods Shipping
Standard parcel post via Australia Post / courier services
2–4 business days delivery (approx.)
Used for equipment, supplements, salt, and non-living products
🚚 Local Delivery (Victoria)
Hand-delivery available in select Melbourne areas (including Doncaster region)
Same-day or scheduled local drop-offs depending on run
⚠️ Important Shipping Rules
Livestock is packed and shipped under your Arrive Alive Guarantee
Orders are carefully scheduled to avoid weekend delays (no risky Friday holds for livestock)
WA / TAS / NT may have quarantine or species restrictions
Dry goods and livestock may be split into separate shipments depending on rules
💡 Key Point
We offer a specialised live arrival logistics system, not standard retail shipping - everything is structured around coral and fish survival, not just delivery speed.
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🐠 Return Policy
At Aquamarine Aquaristic, all livestock is handled under strict care standards to ensure the best possible arrival and long-term success.
🪸 Livestock (Corals, Fish & Invertebrates)
Covered under our Arrive Alive Guarantee
If an item arrives unwell or deceased, you must contact us within 24 hours of delivery
Clear photos are required (in bag + out of bag, where applicable)
Once assessed, approved claims are issued as:
Store credit, or
Replacement (when available)
Shipping costs for replacement items are not covered unless the issue is significant or agreed upon case-by-case.
📦 Dry Goods
Must be returned unopened and unused
Returns must be requested within 7 days of delivery
Eligible for refund, store credit, or exchange (excluding shipping costs)
⚠️ Important Notes
We do not accept returns for change of mind on livestock
All livestock is unique and individually handled, making returns outside DOA/health issues not applicable
Proper acclimation and care conditions are required for all claims
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We only offer:
🇦🇺 Australia-wide livestock shipping (overnight / airport or door-to-door depending on route)
📦 Domestic dry goods shipping within Australia
🚚 Limited local Melbourne/Victoria hand delivery
Why not overseas?
International livestock shipping (especially corals, fish, and invertebrates) requires:
Export permits (CITES for some corals/species)
Import biosecurity approval from destination countries
Complex quarantine and airline live animal export handling
High mortality risk and compliance costs
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📦 How to Track Your Order
Once your order has been fulfilled and dispatched, you will automatically receive a tracking notification via SMS and/or email containing your tracking details.
All livestock orders are shipped with Team Global Express, and can be tracked in real time.
🛰 Live Tracking
Track your shipment (Team Global Express)
Team Global Express also provides a live map tracking system, allowing you to follow your delivery in real time from depot to door (or airport pickup depending on service).
