What does it stand for?

Discussion in 'Coral' started by gusg011, Jan 9, 2013.

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  1. gusg011

    gusg011 Astrea Snail

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    Hello Coral Experts,

    Please excuse the dumb question, but I want to know what SPS, LPS, NPS, stand for and what exactly are soft corals. I see the acronyms all the time in postings and don't know what they mean.

    Thanks in advance for your reply and answers. :)
     
    gusg011, Jan 9, 2013
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  2. dsmerf214

    dsmerf214 Fire Shrimp

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    small polyp stony (birds nest, acropora), large polyp stony (fleshier corals like torch or acan), non photosynthetic (gorgonians, sun coral). soft corals don't have stony skeletons- think of mushroom and leathers.
     
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  3. tattoolew

    tattoolew Sea Dragon

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    just to add these are hobby terms and not scientific terms.
     
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