Small Polyp Stony Coral

Small Polyp Stony Coral. Large Colony of Montipora Coral, Small Polyp Stony (SPS) Coral Stock Photo Image of aquatic Those corals with large polyps are called large polyp stony or LPS and those corals with small polyps are called small polyp stony or SPS. Advanced Aquarist Note: While most small polyp stony corals possess symbiotic zooxanthellae, and derive significant nutrition from photosynthesis (hence the intense lighting requirement) many species possess polyps that are capable of capturing suitably sized prey

Also known as Small Polyp Stony corals, SPS corals are highly prized and considered the crown jewels of the coral kingdom The reef aquarium hobby long ago divided stony corals into two categories, Large Polyp Stony (LPS) and Small Polyp Stony (SPS)

Underwater Scenes on Acropora SPS Coral Colony into the Sea Stock Photo Image of depth

This remarkable adaptation enables small polyp stony corals to thrive in nutrient-poor waters where other organisms might struggle to survive Hobbyists and the aquarium industry break stony corals down into 2 basic groups based on their relative and subjective polyp size This view is somewhat antiquated, but still serves as a guideline for care where SPS are thought to require more "expert care" than their LPS counterparts

Small Polyp Stony Corals SPS Tyler Merrick. Delve into SPS corals with our guide to 10 popular choices Those corals with large polyps are called large polyp stony or LPS and those corals with small polyps are called small polyp stony or SPS.

Small Polyp Stony Corals SPS Tyler Merrick. This is where it gets the nickname of finger coral Hobbyists and the aquarium industry break stony corals down into 2 basic groups based on their relative and subjective polyp size