SPS Coral: What Makes Them So Attractive and How to Care For Them

Small Polyp,Stony coral, or SPS coral, is an extraordinary candidate for your reef aquarium, admired for its brilliant colors and fascinating growth forms. They are a common choice for advanced aquarists, as they are both beautiful and can take dedication and know-how to master.

SPS coral in Canada comes from nutrient-poor, sun bathed areas so they flourish in stable parameters and high light areas. Their vibrant colors—from neon greens and blues to deep purples and reds—are due to their symbiotic relationship with the zooxanthellae algae that live in their tissues. That partnership needs bright lighting, typically LED or T5 fixtures, that mimics sunlight and promotes plant growth.

SPS corals are very particular about their conditions. These corals require a precise balance of calcium, alkalinity and magnesium to create their solid skeletons. Equally important is a strong, steady flow of water, which helps ferry nutrients and whisk away waste. Regular testing and dosing are essential to keeping these parameters stable.

Even though SPS corals are known to be high-maintenance, enthusiasts love them, and feel a good amount of effort is worth it. The satisfaction of seeing these corals thrive and develop into complex structures cannot be matched by any other aquarium denizens. Not only can they convert a tank from ordinary to jaw dropping in terms of complexity, they are a supporting component of some of the more advanced reef setups.

If you’re interested in keeping SPS coral in your aquarium, begin with sturdy species such as Montipora or Bird’s Nest. As your confidence builds, you can begin to keep more challenging species such as Acropora, allowing you to really appreciate all of the colors and textures these amazing corals offer.

SPS coral can be the main attraction of your reef when cared for properly, adding a colorful and fast-moving creature to your underwater world.

To know more details about Soft Coral Species please visit our website: fraggarage.ca

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Merits of Buying Online Corals

All You Need To Know About Buying Coral Online In Canada

How to Choose the Right Hammer Coral for Your Aquarium