J-FOx LEPTO help. Thanks

[Rob&Gab]

can i keep this lepto in a non SPS tank? it will be going with chalices and other lps and mainly zoas. that are all thriving and growing amazing.

i just didn't wanna buy a piece of it and then it dies cause i don't have the right conditions for it.


any tips please?

thanks in advanced.

-Rob.

 

[1mbrews8]

i have my piece right next to some chalices and it looks great!

 

[Smnparish]

It's an LPS similar to chalices, so yes

 

[Rob&Gab]

soo ill be good to have it? i dont want it dying on me. also what type of lighting does it like and flow? for best growth and coloration.

 

[Smnparish]

It's pretty hardy, once I accidentally broke off a little chip without any eyes on it and within a week it was growing with new eyes popping up. Seems to be able to adapt to most conditions. IME lower light makes the eyes greener but the coral grows slower, higher light = faster growth but paler eyes...so anywhere in between as long as you light acclimate it first. It also can handle pretty much any kind of flow, but mine grows best in med-high flow

 

[Rob&Gab]

thank you. i was always thinking it was a sps and i cant have sps in my tank = instant death. :/

 

[Duffam3434]

thank you. i was always thinking it was a sps and i cant have sps in my tank = instant death. :/

I thought it was to.. I googled it and it said on there Leptos are SPS.. But Like Smnparish said on my Thread.. They have feeder tentacles so that makes them LPS.. Im always Learning!!

 

[Rob&Gab]

well update! i picked one up from kingator, Thanks bud. here is a photo of it in my tank

 

[kingator]

great shot of it .....enjoy it buddy

 

[Rob&Gab]

thanks, i sure will. ill keep you posted.

 

[duke62]

Plus there is no reason you cant keep a chalice in a sps tank or vise versa. My tank is going to have mostly SPS and chalices

 

[evolved]

They have feeder tentacles so that makes them LPS.. Im always Learning!!

Feeder tentacles are not what distinguishes LPS; it's all a matter of the perceived polyp size. Sound confusing? Here's why it is: LPS and SPS are not scientific designations; it is something completely made up within the hobby to "group" stony corals into similar care requirements. You will not find the terms LPS and SPS in any scientific journal - they're not real!

The origins are as simple as LPS typically have large, fleshy polyps which require less light, need meaty foods ( or 'dirtier' water), and lower flow. Whereas SPS have small polyps which do not need direct feedings but do need clean water, stable parameters, strong lighting, strong flow, and high light.

So the next time you think or hear: "is that an LPS or an SPS?" Know this: it doesn't matter! What does matter is knowing what the species is, and what it's specific care requirements are!

 

[brandon85]

Feeder tentacles are not what distinguishes LPS; it's all a matter of the perceived polyp size. Sound confusing? Here's why it is: LPS and SPS are not scientific designations; it is something completely made up within the hobby to "group" stony corals into similar care requirements. You will not find the terms LPS and SPS in any scientific journal - they're not real!

The origins are as simple as LPS typically have large, fleshy polyps which require less light, need meaty foods ( or 'dirtier' water), and lower flow. Whereas SPS have small polyps which do not need direct feedings but do need clean water, stable parameters, strong lighting, strong flow, and high light.

So the next time you think or hear: "is that an LPS or an SPS?" Know this: it doesn't matter! What does matter is knowing what the species is, and what it's specific care requirements are!

One of the best ways to put it.:wink:

 

[Emoney]

Its a awesome piece!! grows well in pretty much any light for me