what is lps stand for
These terms refer to three basic types of coral, people usually refer to soft corals, which are any coral that doesn't form a skeleton, like polyps or toadstools. LPS are large polyped stony corals, they build a skeleton, and have a very large polyp. They generally require more care then most soft corals, higher light and more flow. SPS refers to small polyp stony, the create a coral skeleton, they have very small polyps. They have they highest demands for care regarding light, flow, and water quality.