Lighting
Most LPS prefer moderate light. Begin lower and acclimate slowly before increasing intensity.
LPS care
Movement, space, and steady water.
Large-polyp stony corals reward consistency. Give their tissue room, start with moderate conditions, and make changes gradually.
Flow
Aim for indirect, moderate movement that keeps tissue gently moving without whipping or retracting.
Placement and space
Leave room for growth and sweeper tentacles. Avoid placing fleshy tissue against rockwork.
Stability
Stable alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, and temperature matter more than chasing exact numbers.