Change My Mind: LPS Coral Are Harder to Keep Long Term Than SPS
Mar 9, 2026 · I’m talking dedicated reef tanks here. An all sps tank versus an all lps tank. I can keep sps coral alive for many years, but some lps like torches barely make it to year one, they usually get …
Confused about LPS and SPS and softies. | Reef2Reef
Nov 3, 2017 · LPS corals generally have a hard skeleton which houses polyps. When bothered, they shrink into their skeleton. Care requirements vary for a wide range of LPS corals SPS corals, like …
What are the best LPS corals for beginners? | Reef2Reef
Mar 6, 2020 · Hi all, for my tank I have decided to start with the lowest maintenance corals, softies, but eventually I would like to move onto some simpler LPS corals. My question is, how much more …
SPS / LPS / Softie, what is the difference? | Reef2Reef
Apr 29, 2022 · Sooo what is the difference between SPS / LPS / Softie coral? Anyone who knows anything always refers to SPS dominated or LPS dominated etc. types of tanks and I am always …
How do you mix SPS and LPS corals in your tank without causing …
Jan 30, 2025 · When mixing SPS (Small Polyp Stony) and LPS (Large Polyp Stony) corals in a reef tank, the key is to create an environment where both can thrive without interfering with each other. Here …
Flow for lps and sps, is it the velocity thats required or just overall ...
Oct 5, 2021 · After increasing the flow per pump, I am guessing the velocity was just too high for the lps corals. My question is: would purchasing more powerheads or even gyros, that have a wider angle …
Shrimp sold as Peppermint Shrimp eat ZOAS and LPS!!! BEWARE
Oct 8, 2024 · (A) is the only real aptasia eating peppermint shrimp All are sold as peppermint shrimp only one eats aptasia the rest will eat soft tissue of LPS and Zoanthid corals!!!! I do have a “real” …
LordNecro’s Red Sea Max Nano (High-end Softie/LPS Tank)
May 10, 2020 · Hey guys, this is my first tank! I'm doing a high-end softie and lps tank. The tank and equipment are: Red Sea Max Nano (20 gallon) AutoAqua Smart ATO Micro 120P - Auto Top Off …
Advise on placing of LPS corals (next to each other)
Feb 3, 2021 · Hi Experts, Taking into consideration the verities of LPS coral species available out there.. I am struggling with the right placements of these corals together or next to each other (given their …
General LPS Discussion | Reef2Reef
Feb 18, 2008 · Discuss and post your questions about all LPS or Large Polyped Stony corals such as Acans, Elegance, Doughnut, Candy Cane, Brains, Button, Hammers, Torch, Plate, and all other LPS …