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Small Polyp Stony Coral

 

SPS Corals are just the opposite of LPS, meaning that instead of large polyps on a stony skeleton, SPS corals have small polyps on a stony skeleton. SPS are "harder" than LPS, which are softer and more "squishy."

SPS corals are more delicate and difficult to care for than LPS, and therefore aren't the best choice for a beginner. But with some experience under your belt, SPS add a unique twist to a reef aquarium and enhance the diversity and naturalness of it.

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SPS Coral Books

Aquarium Corals : Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History

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A Practical Guide to Corals for the Reef Aquarium

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and does any one know what sps coral this is .... Thanks for looking And my tanks a little cloudy and some corals are closed cause i just finished doing some work inside the tank i hope you liked it and please leave your suggestions or ...
Guide of SPS coral coloration (make them more vivid, bright)
This guide endeavors to assist you with the ever popular SPS coral. This was written by member Shadowramy and it explains specific ideas and strategies in which you can do to affect the color of your corals. This assumes you have a more ...
What is a good beginner/lower light sps coral?
Title kinda says it all, Im thinking about getting my first sps coral, wondering what would be a good one. I have 216w T5 lighting (uvl bulbs) over a 55. Any suggestions about a hardy one that doesn't need too much light. Thanks.

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