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

Serving Stamford, CT, Max Reef offers SPS, LPS, and Soft Corals for sale for saltwater aquariums. SPS, LPS, and Soft Corals are the three main categories of corals in the reef-keeping hobby and marine biology. Each type has distinct characteristics, care requirements, and appearances.

SPS (Small Polyp Stony) Corals in Stamford, CT

• Structure: Have a hard calcium carbonate skeleton with small polyps.

• Examples: Acropora, Montipora, Pocillopora.

• Care Level: High—require strong lighting (LED/T5/MH), stable water parameters, and strong water flow.

• Growth Rate: Fast-growing but delicate.

• Placement: Higher in the tank for optimal light exposure.

• Best For: Experienced reef keepers.

LPS (Large Polyp Stony) Corals in Stamford, CT

• Structure: Have a hard skeleton but with larger, fleshy polyps.

• Examples: Euphyllia (Torch, Frogspawn, Hammer), Acanthophyllia, Favia, Trachyphyllia.

• Care Level: Moderate—require moderate lighting and flow, but tolerate some fluctuations.

• Growth Rate: Slower than SPS but more forgiving.

• Placement: Middle to lower areas in the tank.

• Best For: Intermediate reef keepers.
  

Soft Corals in Stamford, CT

• Structure: Do not have a hard skeleton; instead, they are flexible and sway with the current.

• Examples: Zoanthids, Mushrooms, Leathers, Xenia.

• Care Level: Easy—can tolerate varying water conditions, lower light, and moderate flow.

• Growth Rate: Fast-growing and spread easily.

• Placement: Anywhere in the tank, depending on species.

• Best For: Beginners and low-maintenance reef tanks.
  

Each type has its unique appeal, and a mixed reef tank with SPS, LPS, and Soft Corals can create a stunning underwater ecosystem. Are you in the Stamford, CT area and are planning to set up a reef tank? Stop by our shop located at 1556 Barnum Ave Suite 3, Bridgeport, CT 06610.

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