Difficulty: Advanced (SPS)
High light (PAR ~300–450)
Strong blue/actinic spectrum brings out best coloration
Too little light = browning; too much too fast = bleaching
Strong, turbulent flow
Avoid direct laminar blasts; random flow helps with gas exchange and detritus removal
Upper third of the tank
Mount securely on rock with room to grow and good flow from multiple directions
Temperature: 24–26 °C (75–79 °F)
Salinity: 1.025–1.026
Alkalinity: 8–9 dKH (keep stable)
Calcium: 420–450 ppm
Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate: 2–10 ppm
Phosphate: 0.02–0.08 ppm
Primarily photosynthetic
Benefits from nutrient-rich but clean water
Occasional amino acids or fine coral foods can enhance color and growth
Moderate to fast growth in stable systems
Peaceful but needs space from other SPS to avoid chemical competition
Stability matters more than “perfect” numbers
Avoid rapid swings in alkalinity and nutrients
Best kept in mature reef tanks (6–9+ months old)
