Easy-Intermediate LPS Corals

ajones2n · Feb 25, 2015

I'm looking to add more corals to my tank. I'm looking for any colorful LPS that are relatively hearty. Any recommendations?

NanaReefer · Feb 25, 2015

Candy Canes aka Trumpet Corals, Favia's oh sooo many colors to choose from, Hammers, Frog Spawn, Duncan, Acans, Blasto's.

Shep · Feb 27, 2015

Acans, acans, acans and more acans

ajones2n · Feb 27, 2015

So let me know if I missed any of this..... Acans? Or acans?

Shep · Feb 27, 2015

ajones2n said:
So let me know if I missed any of this..... Acans? Or acans?

Were you even listening? you missed it entirely. acans and THEN more acans :tongue:
Here is a little taste, just to get you hooked lol https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/ge...canthastrea-lordhowensis-show-off-thread.html

ajones2n · Feb 27, 2015

So what I got was acans!!!!

MrDJeep123 · Feb 27, 2015

Shep said:
Were you even listening? you missed it entirely. acans and THEN more acans :tongue:
Here is a little taste, just to get you hooked lol https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/ge...canthastrea-lordhowensis-show-off-thread.html

lol, Right!?

ajones2n · Feb 27, 2015

So what I got was acans!!!!

MrDJeep123 · Feb 27, 2015

ajones2n said:
So what I got was acans!!!!

Awesome. They pretty much just sit there and look pretty. Feed them a few times a week if that. Some prefer dirtyish water. The perfect coral for a lazy reefer.

ajones2n · Feb 28, 2015

I've been wanting to get some just always get to the LFS and end up picking out other pieces.

JSeward · Feb 28, 2015

I always recommend Duncans, Candy Canes, and Euphyllia (in that order) to anyone new to LPS and first time reef tank owners. They are hardy, inexpensive, and grow well. Brains are great, but most are more expensive, grow much slower, and tend to be more sensitive to their placement in the tank. You'll have success with just about any LPS you choose if you maintain a stable salinity, alkalinity around 10dKH, spot feed, and keep the water high in dissolved organics.

ajones2n · Feb 28, 2015

Not really a huge fan of Duncan's or candy canes really. I have two euphyllia's in the tank already.

JSeward · Feb 28, 2015

You're missing out if you don't grow out Duncan and Candy Cane colonies from a single head. Acan echinata has never given me any problems and grow quickly compared to other brains. A prism favia will do really well if you put it in a shaded area with gentle flow. Acan lords like gentle flow like the favias, but need a little more light. Keep the alkalinity up and feed well and you won't any problems.