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 infected and die the next day.

Understanding the Context

Sps can get rtn and stn, but if alk is maintained, it’s more predictable... Change My Mind: LPS Coral Are Harder to Keep Long Term Than SPS 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 sitting in the back nodding my head like I understand while in my head I am reciting the 50 states in reverse, completely unable to comprehend.

Key Insights

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 demanding are LPS corals compared to soft corals? I know I’ll have to start monitoring for PO4 and alkalinity... I upgraded my 5g Fluval Evo V into the 13.5g Evo. Though the corals experienced somewhat of a temperature swing during the move, they were looking great up in terms of color and extension until yesterday and today.

Final Thoughts

As can be seen, my LPS are all shrunken and potentially bleached as well as many... 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 are a few strategies you can use: Placement: SPS corals generally need more light and stronger water flow than LPS corals. How do you mix SPS and LPS corals in your tank without causing problems ... 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 hard corals.