Large Polyp Stony Corals are the true jewels of the ocean for many hobbyists. LPS comes in many shapes, sizes and (most importantly) colors. LPS require medium lighting and medium flow and more importantly, they are great additions for beginners and experts alike. LPS are extremely popular in the hobby because they are easy to keep and can provide color splendor without the stability that SPS would have. In addition, many types of LPS, such as torches, hammers, and frog spawns, can grow into amazing colonies that go with the flow in your tanks.

At Signature Reef Corals, we believe that aquaculture is paramount. By growing these corals in our facility, we are able to provide you with the highest quality specimens possible so that they grow and reproduce faster and better for you. Rest easy knowing that we farm the vast majority of corals on our site and have been doing so for years. If you ever have any questions or concerns, we're here to help! Here you will find all LPS corals.

Corals are found exclusively in the sea, especially in the tropical belt. There is a difference between soft and hard corals. The skeletons are formed by calcium deposits, as a result of which the coral reefs have arisen. Corals are placed in different categories in which they are divided into sub-categories. The main categories are LPS stands for long polyp stony, SPS stands for short polyp stony and soft corals.

In the coral itself, symbiotic algae live in the polyp cells, which are called zooxanthellae. These provide the intensive colors in the living tissue of the coral. These unicellular algae are seamlessly integrated into the coral's nutrient balance with their photosynthetic metabolism. Depending on the plankton present, the size of the coral polyps can vary greatly. That is why a distinction is made between large polyps (LPS – Large Polyp Stony) and small polyps (Small Polyp Stony). Polyps range in size from fractions of a millimeter to several centimeters. Corals have been around for over 400 million years. Our goal is to continue this.