{"title":"SPS Coral","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSPS \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/corals\" title=\"Shop All Corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e (Small Polyp Stony corals) are prized by reef keepers for their intricate growth patterns, vibrant coloration, and ability to develop into impressive colonies. Shop our selection of SPS Corals, including Montipora, Acropora, Birdsnest, and other branching, plating, and encrusting varieties.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPS corals generally require stable reef aquarium parameters along with appropriate lighting and consistent water flow. Requirements vary by species, making proper placement and gradual light acclimation important when introducing SPS corals to an established reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our available SPS Corals below, including \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wysiwyg-corals\" title=\"Shop WYSIWYG Corals\"\u003eWYSIWYG specimens\u003c\/a\u003e. Island Reef Aquatics offers nationwide shipping and local pickup in Central Florida, with new SPS corals added as they become available.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"24k-gold-leptoseris","title":"24K Gold Leptoseris","description":"\u003ch1\u003e24K Gold Leptoseris (\u003cem\u003eLeptoseris\u003c\/em\u003e sp.)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e24K Gold Leptoseris\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly desirable plating coral known for its brilliant golden coloration and intricate, textured surface. Under reef lighting, especially blue-heavy spectrum, its metallic gold tones can become even more pronounced, creating a striking contrast against darker rockwork and neighboring corals. Its fine, maze-like corallite pattern gives the colony a unique appearance that becomes increasingly impressive as it develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eLeptoseris\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent choice for reef aquariums where a low-profile, colorful coral is desired. It typically grows by encrusting and forming thin plating or foliose structures, gradually spreading across available rockwork. With appropriate lighting, stable water parameters, and moderate flow, a small frag can develop into an attractive colony with excellent texture and coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLeptoseris\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K Gold Leptoseris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–100 PAR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate — indirect, variable flow that keeps the surface clean without causing excessive tissue movement\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to Middle aquarium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encrusting to plating\/foliose\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; supplemental feeding can be beneficial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Flow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the 24K Gold Leptoseris on stable rockwork with enough room to spread and develop its plating growth. 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As the colony establishes, the coral can develop deeper red to chili-pepper tones contrasted by lighter or fluorescent polyps, creating a colorful appearance across the growing tissue. Under blue-heavy reef lighting, the fluorescent qualities can become more pronounced, adding additional depth and contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other \u003cem\u003eMontipora\u003c\/em\u003e, this variety is generally a fast-growing SPS once established under appropriate conditions. It typically begins by encrusting over the available surface before developing a broader plating or spreading form. Its combination of strong coloration, compact polyps, and relatively manageable SPS care requirements makes the IRA Chili Pepper Montipora an excellent option for reef keepers building an SPS collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMontipora\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e IRA Chili Pepper Montipora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e150–250 PAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High — strong, turbulent flow with no constant direct blasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to Upper aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encrusting to plating\/spreading SPS growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; supplemental feeding can be beneficial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Flow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the IRA Chili Pepper Montipora on \u003cstrong\u003estable rockwork with good access to light and water movement\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Established colonies can develop a rich base color with contrasting polyps that become increasingly noticeable as the coral settles into a mature reef environment. Under blue-heavy reef lighting, its fluorescent pigments can become more pronounced, bringing out additional color and contrast across the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other \u003cem\u003eMontipora\u003c\/em\u003e, Pokerstar typically begins by encrusting onto available rockwork before developing its characteristic plating or spreading growth pattern as the colony matures. Its relatively compact polyp structure and ability to form colorful colonies make it an excellent choice for SPS collectors looking to add texture and color without the space requirements of larger branching SPS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMontipora\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pokerstar Montipora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e150–250 PAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High — strong, turbulent flow with no constant direct blasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to Upper aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encrusting and plating\/spreading SPS growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; supplemental feeding can be beneficial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Flow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the Pokerstar Montipora on \u003cstrong\u003estable rockwork with adequate room for the colony to spread\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Its tightly packed corallites create a fine, textured surface that becomes increasingly impressive as the colony spreads across the rockwork. Under blue-heavy reef lighting, the gold coloration and fluorescent tones can become especially pronounced, creating excellent contrast against the deeper purple background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyphastrea is a relatively compact-growing coral that typically encrusts available rockwork and gradually expands outward. Its small polyps give established colonies a detailed, star-like appearance without requiring the space associated with many larger LPS corals. The combination of purple and gold makes this variety particularly useful for adding a strong color contrast to lower-light areas of a mixed reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCyphastrea\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple and Gold Cyphastrea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50–150 PAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate — indirect, variable flow that keeps the colony clean without excessive direct turbulence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to Middle aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encrusting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; supplemental feeding is beneficial but not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Flow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace Purple and Gold Cyphastrea on stable rockwork where it has room to spread. It is particularly well suited to \u003cstrong\u003elower-light portions of the aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a useful coral for areas that may not be ideal for higher-light SPS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate, indirect flow is preferred. Good circulation helps prevent detritus from settling on the colony while providing consistent oxygen and nutrient exchange. Avoid directing a powerful, narrow stream directly at the coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyphastrea is generally peaceful and does not typically produce long sweeper tentacles. Even so, allow reasonable space between it and neighboring corals, especially other encrusting species, as the colony expands across the rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLighting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple and Gold Cyphastrea generally performs well in \u003cstrong\u003e50–150 PAR\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Individual polyps can display a mix of green, yellow, orange, red, pink, and purple tones, with the exact color balance varying between specimens and changing somewhat with lighting and aquarium conditions. Under blue-heavy reef lighting, its fluorescent pigments can become particularly pronounced, creating a colorful, star-like appearance across the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyphastrea is generally a steady encrusting coral that gradually spreads across rockwork and other hard surfaces. As the colony develops, its tightly arranged corallites create a detailed, textured surface while maintaining a relatively low-profile growth habit. This makes the Ultra Rainbow Cyphastrea an excellent option for adding concentrated color to areas of the reef where larger LPS or high-light SPS corals may not be ideal. 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