Best SPS Starter Corals

[che25]

I want to add some SPS corals to my mixed reef/fish tank. I already have a bubble, frog Span, Leather, and some Zoas. All are doing quite well.

Since I've upgraded my lighting to MH, I'm itching to get some SPS corals in there as well.

Any recommendations?


I'll be keeping any SPS far away from any stinging corals.

Thanks in advance.

 

[swjim]

I would probably start with Montipora if I were you.

 

[aquaman67]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13062577#post13062577 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by swjim
I would probably start with Montipora if I were you.

+1

 

[snorvich]

+2 They are easy but require good alkalinity and stability

 

[carman9941]

monties... stylophora.....pocciliporah...... hystrex...... digitata..... imo are good starter corals, sorry for the spelling

 

[markandkristen]

also if you can get frags from friends rather then wild caught i think you stand a better chance..

how long has the system been up and running?

 

[che25]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13062988#post13062988 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by markandkristen
also if you can get frags from friends rather then wild caught i think you stand a better chance..

how long has the system been up and running?

Just under 2 years. An LFS is selling SPS frags for about $10.00 each. I'd like to find some local reefer who would like to trade some of my LPS and softies for some SPS.

 

[smoothlarryhughes]

montipora digitata...these things just grow and grow