
Our Top 10 Must Have SPS Corals
Taste in corals can be very subjective but there are certain corals that generate a lot of buzz. Here is my list of the top 10 must have SPS corals.
Taste in corals can be very subjective but there are certain corals that generate a lot of buzz. Here is my list of the top 10 must have SPS corals.
What is the best method for supplementing calcium and alkalinity to have healthy and happy SPS? A calcium reactor or two part dosing?
Growing out SPS to cultivate frags can be both a rewarding as well as a frustrating experience. In this article I touch on some specific examples.
The Crayola plana sports thin, dense branches and can exhibit a lot of polyp extension when happy. The coral requires moderate to strong lighting.
These days rainbow acropora tenuis are very popular among SPS collectors. One that shouldn’t be overlooked is Jackson’s Rainbow Tenuis.
There are a number of great options for budget conscious reefers when it comes to selecting SPS for a tank. Here are my Top 5 Most Underrated SPS Corals.
Are you interested in having a mature reef sooner rather than later? If so, check out my list of the Top 5 Fastest Growing SPS corals.
Is it possible to have too much coral in a reef tank? You bet. When corals grow too close to one another it can restrict flow and cause a number of issues.
Options are available for testing parameters for a reef tank. You can use hobby grade test kits or an ICP analysis, a much more precise and thorough method.
One key to keeping an eye catching SPS dominated reef is to plan ahead and think about what the reef might look like in a year or two when it matures.
Less is better when it comes to aquascaping a reef tank. A more open aquascape will provide room for corals to grow and maximize circulation.
SPS can be very demanding to keep in a reef tank. They key is to have strong lighting, circulation and sufficient calcium and alkalinity supplementation.