Other LPS Corals

Other LPS Corals

Chalice, Favia, Leptastrea, Platygyra and other special LPS corals that do not fit into any of the major genera – often with exceptional colour patterns and as rare WYSIWYG one-offs.

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Care at a glance

What these LPS corals need.

Most species in this category are encrusting or massive LPS with small to medium-sized polyps. They like stable water parameters, medium light and moderate flow and then develop intense colours.

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

Difficulty

Moderate

Chalice and Favia are hardy under stable conditions but react sensitively to strong fluctuations and too much light.

Light

Low to moderate

Many Chalice show their best colours under subdued to medium light (50–150 PAR).

Flow

Low to moderate

Moderate, alternating flow prevents detritus from settling on the flat colonies.

Feeding

Recommended

Fine coral food or amino acids promote growth of the tissue edges.

Placement

Bottom to middle

Place flat colonies on a solid base so they can grow over it – with distance from aggressive neighbours.

Growth

Slow to moderate

Encrusting species first spread across the substrate, later forming plates or mounds.

More about these LPS

What will I find under “Others”?

In this category we collect LPS corals that do not belong to Euphyllia, Acanthastrea, Scolymia, Trachyphyllia or the other major genera. These mainly include chalice corals (Echinophyllia, Oxypora, Mycedium), Favia and Favites, Leptastrea, Platygyra as well as Blastomussa and Duncanopsammia. This is exactly where many collector's pieces with unusual colour combinations are hiding.

Chalice, Favia & co. – colour play for collectors

Chalice corals are sought after by collectors for their glowing eyes and colour rings. Many morphs have their own names such as Cloudberry, Stellaria or Burning Emerald.

Favia, Favites and Leptastrea form compact, honeycomb-like colonies with high-contrast patterns, while Platygyra impresses with its labyrinth-like meanders.

Husbandry and water parameters

The following values have proven themselves for these LPS:

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

Stability is more important than exact values. Strong KH fluctuations quickly lead to tissue loss at the edges of Chalice.

The right location

Most species feel most comfortable in the lower to middle zone with indirect light. Place flat colonies on a stable base so they can spread out.

Watch the colour during the first few weeks: if Chalice become paler, the light is usually too strong.

Light and colour

Many Chalice and Favia show their most intense fluorescence under blue-heavy LED light at medium intensity. Too much light bleaches the colours, too little makes them turn brownish.

Feeding

These LPS readily accept fine coral food, amino acids or chopped frozen food. Feeding once or twice a week in the evening supports growth and colour.

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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.