Other SPS Corals

Other SPS Corals

Millepora, Stylophora, Seriatopora, Pocillopora and other SPS corals beyond Acropora and Montipora – colourful, fast-growing and available as hand-selected WYSIWYG one-offs.

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Other SPS Corals

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Care at a glance

What these SPS corals need.

SPS corals need stable water parameters, strong light and powerful, alternating flow. Many species in this category – such as Stylophora or Pocillopora – are considered comparatively hardy and are well suited for getting started with SPS.

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

Difficulty

Moderate to demanding

Stylophora and Pocillopora are good beginner SPS, Millepora and rare species are more demanding.

Light

Moderate to high

Most SPS need 200–400 PAR. Acclimate new corals gradually to full intensity.

Flow

Low to moderate

Strong, alternating flow supplies the small polyps and prevents detritus from settling between the branches.

Feeding

Recommended

Amino acids and fine plankton can promote colour and growth but are not a must.

Placement

Top to middle

In the upper part of the tank with plenty of light and good flow – with room to branch out.

Growth

Moderate to fast

Under stable conditions, branching SPS quickly grow into dense, bushy colonies.

More about these SPS

What will I find under “Others”?

Here you will find SPS corals that do not belong to the genera Acropora or Montipora. These include Millepora, Stylophora, Seriatopora (birdsnest), Pocillopora, Anacropora, Madracis and Cyphastrea. Many of these species are hardier than Acropora and therefore a good introduction to the world of small polyp stony corals.

Millepora, Stylophora & co.

Millepora delight with dense, finely furred branches in pink, yellow or copper. Stylophora and Pocillopora form compact, branching colonies and are considered hardy beginner SPS.

Seriatopora (birdsnest) grows in fine, delicate branches, while Anacropora and Madracis surprise with unusual growth forms and colours.

Husbandry and water parameters

SPS corals are particularly sensitive to fluctuations. The following values have proven themselves:

  • Temperature: 25–26 °C
  • Salinity: 34–35 PSU
  • KH: 7–8.5 dKH
  • Calcium: 420–450 mg/l
  • Magnesium: 1300–1400 mg/l
  • Nitrate: 2–10 mg/l
  • Phosphate: 0.02–0.08 mg/l

Automatic dosing (e.g. Balling) helps keep the values constant.

The right location

Place these SPS in the upper to middle zone, where light and flow are strongest. Branching species need space on all sides so that water can flow well through the branches.

Keep your distance from LPS with sweeper tentacles – SPS have hardly any means of defence.

Light and flow

SPS need strong light with a high blue component and strong, alternating flow. Dead spots between the branches quickly lead to detritus build-up and tissue loss.

Trace elements and colour

For intense colours, a good supply of trace elements such as iodine, iron and potassium is important. Regular water tests – ideally including an ICP analysis – show what your corals are lacking.

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