SPS why do people like them ?

[bluegrizzlies1]

I know nothing about sps that is why Im asking.

What do they do are they just sticks do they move anything interesting about them.

Since I have this 12 gallon with the hqi what would be a good sps to get easy care I have mainly lps and some softies so wanted to know more about easy care sps.

 

[Amphiprion]

Heh, I guess its a matter of taste. I suppose I may be able to explain the lure a bit better if I give my reasons for keeping them:

1. They look like a reef--when you hear and see "reef" you think of your typical sps corals

2. They are colorful--many have the potential to be more colorful than most lps--especially with color variation in single specimens.

3. They grow quite fast and are readily spreadable with interesting shapes.

4. They fill in relatively quickly, adding to the 'natural' look

5. they are a bit more of a challenge than most lps (obvious exceptions, though).

I think those are most of the reasons why I keep them. I can probably think of more.

If you are looking to get into sps, try Montipora species first.

 

[mandy21]

I just plain old love the colors and how they look. It doesn't get much simpler than that.

 

[Subliminal]

Because they're a challenge to grow (due to their slow speed and need for consistent conditions) and because, when they are given the proper care, they are BEAUTIFUL!

 

[Grins]

Color, shapes, diversity in the reef, challenge.....

 

[Ace25]

For me, challenge. Once you get enough knowledge and understanding of reefs with LPS corals, then SPS is the next logical step. You start with LPS because they are a little more forgiving with light and water quality.. but when you finally get everything dialed in and working good, you start looking at SPS.

Here is an SPS coral tank grown under T5HO's.. no MHs at all. I sure wish that was my tank.

 

[Grins]

Whoa, that one is a bit too densely stocked for my tastes but it is pretty. I really like a mixed reef. The colors and shapes of the SPS, the movement of the LPS, the depth of contrast by using lower areas with zoas and such.