LPS Corals Articles
Coral keeping articles about LPS Corals
9 articles
Natural Spawning and Breeding in LPS Corals | Key Points for Juvenile Coral Rearing and Parental Stock Selection
Natural spawning in LPS (Large Polyp Stony) corals is a biological event triggered by multiple interacting environmental factors. The primary driver is photoperiod: as day length extends from spring into early summer, gonadal development in individual colonies accelerates. Most LPS species reach their spawning season between April and July, with decreasing nighttime illumination and lunar cycles serving as the final spawning triggers...
Trachyphyllia (Open Brain Coral) Care | Managing a Unique Species That Dwells on Sand Substrate
Trachyphyllia is an LPS coral that does not cement to rock, instead resting on sandy substrate or in rock crevices by its own weight. This guide explains how to choose placement based on its distinct ecology and how to maintain proper spacing from neighboring corals.
Cardinal Fish and LPS Coral Symbiosis | How to Select and Maintain Symbiotic Fishes
Most LPS corals host small symbiotic fish. Understand the natural symbiotic relationship with cardinal fish and learn how to create an aquarium environment where both corals and symbiotic fish thrive comfortably.
Long-term Care of Large LPS Corals and Lineage Conservation | Management and Record-Keeping of Multi-Year Specimens
Maintaining large LPS corals such as hammer corals and torch corals over multiple years requires environmental stability, regular maintenance, and management of specimen provenance and growth records. This article outlines key points for long-term care, including perspectives on lineage conservation.
LPS Coral Water Flow Management | Identifying Species That Dislike Strong Current and Determining Appropriate Flow Rates
Most LPS corals struggle with strong water flow. This article explains the water flow preferences for different species and how to create gentle, undulating currents.
LPS Coral Placement & Coexistence | Spacing Considerations to Avoid Sweeper Tentacle Contact & Aggression
A guide to the mechanisms of contact aggression between LPS corals (including sweeper tentacle attacks and mesenterial filament attacks), placement and spacing strategies based on species-specific aggression patterns, and steps to take if contact occurs.
LPS Coral Feeding | Target Feeding Methods and Frequency
Explains the basic procedures for target feeding LPS corals, including feeding frequency and portion guidelines, and precautions when feeding.
LPS Coral Beginner's Guide | Hardy, Vibrant Popular Species and Key Care Points
An explanation of the appeal and basics of LPS corals, which are easy for beginners to keep and feature beautiful fluorescent colors. Features of popular species, tips for matching light and water flow, and techniques for avoiding conflict caused by sweeper tentacles are introduced.
Euphyllia Care | How to Keep Hammer, Torch, and Frogspawn Corals
Comprehensive guide to keeping Euphyllia (Hammer, Torch, Frogspawn, and more) with beautiful swaying tentacles. Covering lighting and water flow optimization, Brown Jelly disease prevention, and step-by-step fragging—all summarized for beginners.