Description: LPS (Large Polyp Stony) corals are generally larger calcareous corals with large fleshy polyps. Almost all LPS corals are wild caught as they a re the most difficult corals to propagate in captivity. They range in ease of keep from being some of the easiest to some of the most difficult of cor als to keep. Some LPS corals also have long tentacles called sweeper tentacl es which are longer than the normal tentacles and are used to 'clear' other c orals away from their immediate vicinity
We Pamper our corals! When you buy corals from Aquatic Connect ion, you can be assured you will buy live aquarium corals that have been pampered and properly cared for. Like any coral that has been co llected and shipped halfway across the globe, ours arrive, understanda bly, in need of some rejuvenation. Which is why we do our best to downrigh t pamper them during their stay. Whether you are interested in Live Acropora c orals, Aquacultured corals, SPS corals, LPS corals, mushroom corals, polyping c orals, zooanthus corals, leather corals, or any other soft coral, their treatment begins with a slow-drip acclimation to equalize temperature, ph and alkalinity. The n they are placed in our holding tanks where the water quality is perfect. High cur rent wave action cleans any built up slime coat and loosens the sand and bacteria fr om their long journey. Their polyps begin to extend and reach out to the available food and light
For lighting our corals are placed in appropriate lighting depending upon there needs. For low light corals, they are placed under Power Compactammers. On corals that need extreme lighting, we use only the best 1000-watt, 6,700K metal halide lighting to which will awaken the sleeping polyps and color enhancing zooxanthellae. Under these conditions our corals thrive and nourish, until we send them on their way by picking with the most stringent quality controls, and packaginging them with the utmost care, and shipping by overnight carrier, to your door. All of this to ensure that each coral sold will reach your hands in the best condition possible