SPS, LPS, & Soft Corals For Sale | Fairfield, CT

Serving Fairfield, CT, Max Reef offer SPS, LPS, and Soft Corals for sale for saltwater aquariums. SPS Corals, LPS Corals, and Soft Corals are three main categories of corals found in marine aquariums and natural reef environments. Each type has distinct characteristics, care requirements, and appearances.

SPS (Small Polyp Stony) Corals in Fairfield, CT

• Structure: Hard, calcium-based skeleton with small polyps.

• Examples: Acropora, Montipora, Seriatopora (Bird's Nest).

• Care Level: Difficult – require high lighting (e.g., metal halides, LEDs), strong water flow, and stable water parameters.

• Growth Rate: Generally fast, but require precise conditions.

• Ideal for: Advanced reef keepers.
  

LPS (Large Polyp Stony) Corals in Fairfield, CT

• Structure: Hard, calcium-based skeleton with large fleshy polyps.

• Examples: Hammer Coral, Frogspawn, Torch Coral, Brain Coral.

• Care Level: Moderate – tolerate moderate lighting and flow, but still require stable water chemistry.

• Growth Rate: Moderate.

• Ideal for: Intermediate to advanced reef keepers.
  

Soft Corals

• Structure: No calcium-based skeleton, more flexible and swaying with water flow.

• Examples: Superman Mushroom, Coral, Xenia, Toadstool Leather Coral, Zoanthids.

• Care Level: Easy – adaptable to a wide range of lighting and flow conditions, more forgiving with water parameters.

• Growth Rate: Fast.

• Ideal for: Beginners or those wanting a low-maintenance reef.
  

Would you like recommendations for a specific type of coral for your tank? Are you in the Fairfield, CT area and are searching for the best saltwater corals for sale near me? Stop by our shop located at 1556 Barnum Ave Suite 3, Bridgeport, CT 06610. You can contact us today at (203) 690-1995. You can click the following link to view our many 5-star Google Reviews.