Best beginner LPS corals

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What are the easiest LPS corals to take care of? I have an evo 13.5 with stock lighting so it needs to be something that will be ok with those lights :).
 

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IMO that light is only good for softies
Good beginner lps would be hammer , frogspawn, candy cane, acans.
 

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+1 for softies with that lighting.

I usually have the best luck with frogspawns as far as durability for LPS. Candy canes are pretty easy as well.

Acans I can't keep alive for the life of me.
 

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What are the easiest LPS corals to take care of? I have an evo 13.5 with stock lighting so it needs to be something that will be ok with those lights :).
When you say stock lighting are you talking 14k or one of the yellower lights?

The classic green with blue tips Frogspawn is easier in our tank that a lot of zoas.

Our lights are nothing to write home about.
 

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I would not get candy canes of duncan’s as they will most likely die. Mine both died at the same time due to low nutrients even though I spot fed twice a week. Hammers and Frogspawn should be your best bet.
 

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