Expert Guidance
Coral Care Guides
Practical care guidance for every coral category we stock, written by our team of experienced reef keepers.
Ideal Reef Water Parameters
Salinity
1.025 to 1.026 SG
Temperature
25 to 27°C
pH
8.1 to 8.3
Alkalinity
8 to 9 dKH
Calcium
400 to 450 ppm
Magnesium
1280 to 1350 ppm
Care by Coral Type
Large Polyp Stony corals are among the most rewarding corals for reef keepers. Their fleshy, expanding polyps create dramatic movement and colour in the aquarium. Most LPS corals are forgiving in mature, stable reef systems.
Lighting
Low to Moderate
Flow
Low to Moderate
Placement
Lower to Mid Reef
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Care Tips
Acclimate to lighting gradually over two to three weeks to avoid bleaching.
Low to moderate, indirect water movement keeps polyps extended without tissue damage.
Many LPS corals benefit from occasional target feeding with reef foods such as mysis or Reef Roids.
Maintain stable salinity (1.025 to 1.026 SG), alkalinity (8 to 9 dKH), and calcium (400 to 450ppm).
Allow adequate space between corals as some LPS species have sweeper tentacles that can sting neighbours.
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