
Difference between SPS, LPS, Soft Corals, and more.
Aug 27, 2023 · What is the Difference between SPS, LPS, Soft Corals, and more. What are some of the others? I am new to all of the coral stuff and what to get a better understanding of how it all works.
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. …
Best Par and photo period for LPS and Softies | Reef2Reef
Jan 6, 2019 · I’m looking to know the best photo period or time of peak lighting and ideal par for my lps and limited softies. My radon xr15 have a peak lighting period from 12pm to 5pm then they dim down …
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 radion settings for lps | Reef2Reef
Mar 17, 2012 · Hi All, I've spent most of my time in the hobby focusing on SPS corals, and now I've set up a tank just for lps. The tank is a 40 gallon cube that will be lit by a single radion gen4 xr30pro. I'm …
General LPS Discussion | Reef2Reef
Sep 30, 2009 · 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 …
LPS on sandbed | Reef2Reef
Aug 4, 2024 · Do LPS (Blastos, Micromussa, etc) do ok on the sandbed long term? Do they form a skeleton that allows them to spread out or do they just keep growing into a ball, potentially causing …
Easy High Light Corals | Reef2Reef
Oct 20, 2020 · Noticing the top 1/3 of my tank kinda bare and could use some suggestions on easy corals that I can put high that aren't just zoas or some invasive type coral. Got a leather and …
Choosing Corals for Your First Reef Tank
Oct 11, 2021 · Corals have beautiful colorations, whether you are after soft corals, LPS corals, or SPS corals, we believe there is a coral out there for everyone! When choosing corals, you want to ensure …
low magnesium | Reef2Reef
Jan 26, 2011 · Low Mg under 1000 will start to cause SPS to bleach and LPS to begin to recede into their skeletons. You may also see poor color in LPS and soft corals. Polyp extensions and growth …