The secret to LPS success is......?

[MitchM]

Douglas,
LPS and SPS are at opposite ends of the spectrum when it come to lighting, water quality and water movement. A picture and description of your system would help with any suggestions.

[Aquattro]

I wouldn't say they're at opposite ends. At least not for the euphylia that I keep. I have always maintained water parameters similar to the OP's, under 400w MH. I have 3 large colonies and they all do very well. I do feed my fish heavily, so there are nutrients in the water column. I never direct feed them.

[smokinreefer]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I wouldn't say they're at opposite ends. At least not for the euphylia that I keep. I have always maintained water parameters similar to the OP's, under 400w MH. I have 3 large colonies and they all do very well. I do feed my fish heavily, so there are nutrients in the water column. I never direct feed them.

+1

My past experience is with MH
Currently using LEDs

Under 400w halides I kept a mixed reef in a standard 180.
Didn't have a problem with keeping anything under high light.
Softies, ricordeas, Lps, sps, clams, they all did well.

I believe it has something to do with the light from LEDs. I placed a Lps near the bottom of my tank and pretty much melted it.
My Lps are now off to the side in the shade.

Go figure.

[MitchM]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I wouldn't say they're at opposite ends. At least not for the euphylia that I keep. I have always maintained water parameters similar to the OP's, under 400w MH. I have 3 large colonies and they all do very well. I do feed my fish heavily, so there are nutrients in the water column. I never direct feed them.

Well, yah...you could say that NPS would be at the opposite spectrum of SPS, but even then, NPS require a strong water flow to maximize the amount of food particles they capture.
LPS and SPS are pretty general terms.