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 …
What is PAR and how much do we need? | Reef2Reef
Jan 14, 2021 · Such as LPS corals can handle greater PARs up to 500, and soft corals will adjust to PAR over 200 with adequate time to adjust so they can adapt to a wide range of lighting over time. …
General LPS Discussion | Reef2Reef
Jan 2, 2026 · 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 …
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 …
Selecting corals for you reef: What is your mix of SPS, LPS, and Softies?
Sep 19, 2023 · Mix for the most part! The only thing off-limits are leathers, as they generally don't play nice with stony corals. My 15G is a fully mixed reef with SPS, LPS, Zoas, Shrooms and Star Polyps, …
Favorite LPS Corals for Beginners? | Reef2Reef
May 30, 2024 · New LPS lovers are being born into the reefing community every day! Let's help them with some good beginner LPS coral suggestions! What are some of your favorites that are easy to …
Of all the LPS corals THIS ONE is the BEST...
Oct 19, 2022 · On the whole LPS are more tolerant to water quality than SPS, but MANY exceptions exist so by all means research prospective corals individually before purchasing any LPS or SPS …
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 …
LPS to avoid as a beginner | Reef2Reef
Mar 25, 2017 · list any LPS that beginners like myself should avoid ? I read other posts where certain corals take over your tank as these spread very fast. corals that might sting other corals etc.. here is …
Flatworms eating LPS | Reef2Reef
Jan 4, 2023 · Been having an issue with LPS in my tank declining over 4-6 weeks and eventually dying, hammers, torches, brains, acans seems to be limited to LPS as mushrooms and zoas grow like …