SPS Corals

Small Polyp Stony

Fast-growing, colourful stony corals that demand pristine water quality, intense lighting, and strong flow. SPS corals are the benchmark of a mature reef tank — their vivid colours and intricate growth forms reward patient, experienced reefers.

16 genera

Acropora

Staghorn Coral, Table Coral

Expert

Anacropora

Anacropora, Briar Coral

Moderate

Bernardpora

Moderate

Cyphastrea

Meteor Shower Coral

Beginner

Hydnophora

Horn Coral

Moderate

Leptoseris

Wrinkle Coral

Moderate

Montipora

Monti Cap, Monti

Moderate

Pachyseris

Elephant Skin Coral, Pachyseris

Moderate

Pavona

Cactus Coral

Moderate

Pocillopora

Cauliflower Coral

Moderate

Porites

Porites, Jewel Coral

Moderate

Psammocora

Psammocora, Sandpaper Coral

Moderate

Seriatopora

Birdsnest

Moderate

Stylocoeniella

Stylocoeniella, Thorn Coral

Moderate

Stylophora

Cat's Paw Coral, Club Finger Coral

Moderate

Turbinaria

Pagoda Coral, Cup Coral

Moderate