What are the best Corals for Low-Light Systems?

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I have a 13 gallon that’s mainly filled with Xenia and various mushrooms, what are your guys favorite options for stocking low light systems? I know softies are the normal route for tanks like this but are there any LPS or SPS that you think would do well in a low light system.
 
Some encrusting montiporas do well in lower light situations, as do zoas. it really depends on the definition of "low light", for me that means anything at or lower than 150-120 PAR. My favorite in the category is reverse superman monitpora.
 
Blastos do well in low light IME also Duncan's do well but may stretch a bit. Leptos do well in low light as well. The trick with keeping LPS in lower light is to feed them a bit more. That way they don't starve if their zooxanthellae aren't getting enough light to feed them.
 

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