few questions about SPS corals

[debbie]

Hello, first of all I know nothing about SPS corals but would like to ask a few questions regarding them.
1. Can SPS corals be kept under PC lighting??
2. What are the easiest ones to start with??
3. How big do they grow??
4. Do they have to be fed or are they light dependant??
5. Lastly, do they have nice color??

 

[nycbob]

Originally Posted by Debbie
http:///forum/post/2738547
Hello, first of all I know nothing about SPS corals but would like to ask a few questions regarding them.
1. Can SPS corals be kept under PC lighting??
2. What are the easiest ones to start with??
3. How big do they grow??
4. Do they have to be fed or are they light dependant??
5. Lastly, do they have nice color??

1. yes, some.
2. montipora digit
3. no limit if conditions r met
4. light dependent for the most part
5. yes under ho t5 and mh.

 

[gatorwpb]

Originally Posted by Debbie
http:///forum/post/2738547
Hello, first of all I know nothing about SPS corals but would like to ask a few questions regarding them.
1. Can SPS corals be kept under PC lighting??
2. What are the easiest ones to start with??
3. How big do they grow??
4. Do they have to be fed or are they light dependant??
5. Lastly, do they have nice color??

Most people would say no to PCs. They may survive, but they wont thrive. Also, the colors will likely not be a nice as they should be under more powerful lighting.
IMO, the easiest ones are monti caps. They grow quickly and for me have been the hardiest. encrusting montis are tough too. My digi is purple and that may be why it is a slower grower

Big, yes can get very big
They are fed by the light, but pick up fish poo and other nutrients in the water, like leftover food.
They can turn brown under poor water qualities or low light. Under the right light with great water, they are beautiful