Good beginner SPS

[aquavista99]

The Tubs Stellata is one of the nicest stick montipora corals in the hobby and it is easy to keep, and hardy too. :thumb:

 

[mainereefer]

I would stay away from any acros

ones that do very well in a mixed reef not sps dominated

pavona cactus
digita
birdsnest
porities
montipora

 

[Lacktaters]

The Tubs Stellata is one of the nicest stick montipora corals in the hobby and it is easy to keep, and hardy too. :thumb:

Great call! I have this piece too, but didn't think to list it as a beginner piece because it's a bit more expensive than digi. If you don't mind spending the extra money, you get a very hardy, fast grower that makes a beautiful centerpiece even in a tank filled with "advanced sps."

 

[Lacktaters]

Forest fire digitata, Tubs' lavender stellata, and setosa are three amazing montis. The first two grow like crazy and do well in most lighting and flow. I think setosa is a little more touchy than the other two, but definitely more hardy than a lot of the acros. But those are the three I would start with (in the order I listed above) if you want branches.

 

[tynman]

montiporas caps are very hardy. Digitatas are good too.