SPS recomendations

[motorhead]

Just added 2 x 250 MH (10K) to my 440 VHO for a total of 940 watts on a 90 gallon tank. Can anyone recomend some beginner SPS? I already have 2 monti cap frags.

Thanks,
Motorhead

 

[clkwrk]

Monti Digi, Blue tip stag, Slimer,Pocci and mille.

 

[PL-Reef]

go slow with sps, there is alot to learn. i started with a digi and pink birdsnest.

 

[Genesis Reef]

yep...your lights sufficient...keep them halides way up off the water..10k's are POWERFUL!

Try monti's..caps, and digi's...birdsnest can be tricky sometimes..stlo's and pocci's are very hardy as well as pavonas...

Doc

 

[clkwrk]

another thought also ,you could buy a cheap brownout and watch it color up .If you can do that you should beable to keep others.

But I agree go slow on the stocking .

 

[Genesis Reef]

Heck, some of my best acros were brownies when they came in....brown acros can turn into amazing greens and purples!!

Doc

 

[_K_E_P_]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8317132#post8317132 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Genesis Reef
birdsnest can be tricky sometimes

I agree, they aren't the easiest SPS thats for sure

 

[JamesJR]

Montipora capricornis is pretty easy. Probably my favorite sps because it is so resilient and can grow really fast.
I have had the best luck with tank raised frags. They always did better for me anways.

 

[msn711]

Browned out frags are great for learning on. I bought one about 6 weeks ago that is finally turning a nice purple. A great feeling of satisfaction comes with that kind of success. Plus frags are cheaper (even compared to softies and lps around here).