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

[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.

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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.