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LPS Corals

All currently available LPS corals at a glance – from Euphyllia and Acanthastrea to Scolymia and Trachyphyllia. Hand-selected WYSIWYG one-offs, at least 14 days in quarantine.

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Care at a glance

What LPS corals need.

LPS corals prefer stable water parameters, medium light and gentle to moderate flow. Detectable nutrient levels and occasional feeding ensure strong colours and well-expanded polyps.

These details are intended as a guide. Always watch how each individual coral responds and adjust light, flow and placement as needed.

Difficulty

Easy to moderate

Many LPS such as Acanthastrea or Euphyllia are hardy and suitable for ambitious beginners with a stably running tank.

Light

Low to moderate

Most LPS do well at 80–200 PAR. Acclimate new corals slowly to stronger light.

Flow

Low to moderate

Gentle, alternating flow lets the polyps expand fully without stressing the tissue.

Feeding

Recommended

Mysis, artemia or special LPS food once or twice a week promote growth and colour.

Placement

Bottom to middle

Solitary corals on the sand bed, colony-forming LPS in the middle – with enough space because of their sweeper tentacles.

Growth

Slow to moderate

Under stable conditions, LPS continuously form new heads and grow into impressive colonies.

More about LPS corals

All LPS corals at a glance

On this page you will find all LPS corals currently available at Premium Reefing – regardless of genus. This way you can see at a glance which Euphyllia, Acanthastrea, Scolymia, Goniopora or Chalice are currently in stock. If you are looking for a specific genus, use the subcategories in the menu under LPS Corals.

LPS corals – large polyps, big impact

LPS corals (Large Polyp Stony Corals) are stony corals with large, fleshy polyps. Their strong colours, striking patterns and visible polyp movement make them favourites of many reef aquarists.

Compared with SPS corals, many LPS are much more tolerant of minor fluctuations and manage with less light – ideal for aquarists who want to take the next step after soft corals.

Recommended water parameters for LPS

The following values have proven themselves for most LPS corals:

  • Temperature: 24–26 °C
  • Salinity: 34–35 PSU
  • KH: 7–9 dKH
  • Calcium: 420–450 mg/l
  • Magnesium: 1250–1350 mg/l
  • Nitrate: 2–10 mg/l
  • Phosphate: 0.03–0.1 mg/l

Water that is too nutrient-poor leads to tissue loss in many LPS – detectable nutrient levels are therefore desirable.

Popular LPS genera

The most popular LPS include Euphyllia (torch, hammer, frogspawn), Acanthastrea with their bright colour patterns, the solitary corals Scolymia, Cynarina and Acanthophyllia as well as Trachyphyllia, Lobophyllia and Goniopora.

Each genus has its own requirements for light, flow and placement. You will find details in the respective category.

Light and flow

LPS corals prefer medium light of roughly 80 to 200 PAR. Too much light often leads to retracted polyps or fading colours.

Flow should be gentle to moderate and alternating. Hard flow aimed directly at the coral can damage the fleshy tissue.

Feeding and growth

LPS corals actively catch food with their tentacles. Targeted feeding with mysis, artemia, lobster eggs or LPS coral food once or twice a week promotes growth and colour intensity.

It is best to feed in the evening with dimmed lights, when the feeding tentacles are extended.

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Carefully cared for and prepared as well as possible.

Our corals are kept under stable conditions, carefully observed and only offered for sale once we are convinced of their quality.