Most Hardy SPS Corals?

[Landoman]

Guys - I have always done soft corals, what are the best and most hardy hard corals I can start out with?

Thanks

Landon

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

Montipora might be one... maybe Birdsnet

take a look at this link - Drs. Foster & Smith Certified Beginner SPS Frag 4 Pack, Aquacultured

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=597+2856+2615&pcatid=2615

see what others think...

 

[DianaKay]

Hi Landon
Depending on how large your tank is...
You might try a green birdsnest. I don't have very many SPS corals and I like the looks of it & it GROWS FAST.
From this:

To this in about 6 months:


Someone else might suggest others that you may like better.

 

[DaveK]

The suggestions made are all good.

I will add that you should initially get only 1 or 2 small, inexpensive frags, and make sure those are going good for about 6 months before you add a lot more. Quality of livestock is all important here.

 

[PSU4ME]

I would suggest a digi considering birdsnests can be a little alk sensitive but if your parameters are stable, BN grows like a weed!

 

[Oxylebius]

I would suggest a digi considering birdsnests can be a little alk sensitive but if your parameters are stable, BN grows like a weed!

Agree. montipora digitata are super hardy.

 

[Choff]

Digi is a great choice and I would also suggest a poccillopora over a BN due to the alk sensitivity that Bryan mentioned.