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
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 …
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, …
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 …
Kessil A360x lighting setting | Reef2Reef
Jul 23, 2019 · Hello Everyone, I just recently purchased a Kessil A360X with the WiFi dongle and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for the best results? My tank is LPS dominate with a few …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …