Top 7 Beginner-Friendly LPS Corals for Reef Tanks
Discover seven hardy LPS coral options for new reef keepers, with placement, flow, and feeding tips.
LPS corals are a great next step for reefers who want movement, color, and growth without jumping straight into delicate SPS species.
1) Duncan coral
Easy feeder response and forgiving care make Duncans ideal starter LPS. Browse duncan options in the marketplace.
2) Candy cane coral
Tolerant and attractive under moderate light and flow. Check candy listings.
3) Hammer coral
Classic movement coral. Give it space from neighbors. Shop hammer frags.
4) Frogspawn coral
Similar care to hammer with beautiful motion. Search frogspawn.
5) Acan coral
Great color variety and manageable placement. See acan.
6) Blastomussa
Low-to-moderate light favorite for mixed reefs. Browse blasto.
7) Micromussa
Excellent for lower rockwork with target feeding. Find micromussa picks.
Success tips
- Keep alkalinity stable
- Avoid aggressive coral placement
- Feed small meaty foods 1-2x weekly
Track coral growth and water parameters with the ReefBay app, and explore more frags in the ReefBay shop.
