Why don't or can't you keep SPS?

[BillyC]

What is the main reason that you have chosen not to keep SPS corals?

This is not an SPS-help or tank diagnosis thread so please just give your reasons and let stay on topic.

 

[jonbar1]

I don't run enough flow anymore. There's been some montis tempting me to go back to high flow though...

 

[Steven R]

my water is to dirty, I like my palys/zoas/chalices.

 

[Quinn123]

I have made many attempt to keep sps over and over but never had any success. Everything be doing great and then the sps starting bleaching.
Maybe this time I will do 2 part dosing instead of a ca rx. I see that more people have better result with dosing. I wii try once more, if I am not successful this time, I will stick with lps

 

[k2parkstar]

I tried at one point, but my lights aren't bright enough, (T5's) but I really like the colors I get from them. Also my 45g cube is a bit small for growing sps colonies. SPS just didn't seem to like my tank. I'll stick with acans, chalice and Z&P for now. I really love those.

 

[steamer51]

I tried a Montipora Capricornis once as an easy SPS and was not successful for very long. Not enough flow, light or good water quality in my tank so I have not tried again. The future holds one tank for SPS, one for LPS and one for Softies and Leathers as well as a FOWLER (with some leathers thrown in hoping they won't eat them). Each tank will be set up to meet the requirements of the animals that will live there instead of one tank trying to keep everyone happy.