LPS Conditions

[_K_E_P_]

I have an SPS dominated tank which are doing great. I have a few LPS, bubble, torch, brain which don't look as good as they used to.

What conditions do LPS thrive in?

My initial guess is that there is too much light and flow but have heard some LPS like alot of light???

Thanks

 

[drummereef]

Depends. The LPS I keep like moderate light. If you are keeping SPS, how much flow do you have. The bubble will certainly not like high flow.

 

[_K_E_P_]

Have about 60x turnover. I have them in the most sheltered spots, but it may still be too much flow.

A lot of tanks I have seen with nice LPS have very little flow and moderate lighting. Do they like almost stationary water?

 

[elegance coral]

Some like more flow then others. Bubbles want very little and torches like more. None of them want the SPS environment though. The key to bright light and LPS's is acclamation. They can adapt to bright light if it is done slowly.