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  1. 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 …

  2. What to feed lps corals? | Reef2Reef

    Mar 30, 2025 · The deal with feeding LPS is that you don't want to drive the N/P values up significantly. Less is more. Typically if you're feeding a decent fish population you're thus …

  3. Selecting corals for you reef: What is your mix of SPS, LPS, and …

    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 …

  4. 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, …

  5. Which is harder to keep long-term, LPS or SPS corals?

    Dec 30, 2025 · One thing to consider why some people who keep SPS, but have trouble with LPS is likely the tank parameters. SPS prefer and tolerate lower nutrient levels compared to most …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. 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 …