Branching, wall, octospawn. Gold, green, purple. The classic centerpiece LPS.
Indo, Aussie, JF, Holy Grail. The most-collected LPS in the modern hobby.
E. divisa. Branching forks with split tentacles. Hardy, fast-growing.
Aussie and Indo. Long polyp daisy-flower expression. Once "death coral," now reef-keepable.
Lordhowensis (Micromussa) and bowerbanki. Named morphs with vibrant color blocks.
Mycedium, Echinophyllia, Oxypora. 500+ named morphs, premium tier.
Open Brain (Trachyphyllia), Closed Brain (Lobophyllia), Maze Brain. Centerpiece floor pieces.
Long Tentacle, Short Tentacle, Cycloseris. Free-living, motile, sand-dwelling.
Duncanopsammia axifuga. Hardy, fast-growing, accepts feeding aggressively.
Aussie Scoly, Indo Scoly, Master Scoly. WYSIWYG single-polyp specimens, premium pricing.
Modern Cat's Eye coral. Dramatic single-polyp expansion.
Plerogyra. Day bubbles, night sweepers. Dramatic visual.
LPS sits between soft coral and SPS in difficulty. Most LPS species tolerate moderate parameter swings (alkalinity 7-10 dKH), modest light (100-250 PAR), and gentle flow. Notable exceptions:
For full reef parameters and dosing methodology, see the SPS husbandry framework (most parameters apply to LPS at the lower end of the band).
Each species has its own deep care guide with photos, parameters, diet, compatibility, breeding notes, common diseases, and a 4-question FAQ. Vendor listings live alongside the educational content.