TSA's Top 10 Beginner SPS Corals!

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  • čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
  • In this video Blaine has a one on one with Kevin in the TSA Farm to learn what we at Top Shelf Aquatics think are the top ten BEST SPS for new aquarists or anyone looking for easier SPS species to care for! From montis to acros, we try to cover the basic info you need to know for what’s best for your reef tank, whether brand new or well established!
    Know an easy to grow SPS we left out? Had success with any coral we mentioned? Want more information for beginners? Leave us a comment!
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Komentáře • 58

  • @InappropriateReefer
    @InappropriateReefer Před 8 měsíci +8

    Fantastic video, I got some great coral ideas from this, thank you!

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 8 měsíci +1

      You and me both! Was a joy having that interview with Kevin and got my brain churning for projects as well! Thanks for stopping in!
      -Blaine

  • @RyanMcbride90
    @RyanMcbride90 Před 8 měsíci +4

    SO GLAD TO SEE TSA POSTING!

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Happy to be bringing content to you all! Blessed to have TSA have me on the team! Appreciate you for stopping in, watching, and leaving a comment!
      -Blaine

  • @megantraxler138
    @megantraxler138 Před 2 měsíci

    Wow that monti setosa is so cool. I’m always amazed by how many different corals morphs exist

  • @TheDonna62
    @TheDonna62 Před 3 měsíci +1

    so very helpful! thank you!

  • @shawncheney9690
    @shawncheney9690 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Looks great!

  • @swissfragreefer
    @swissfragreefer Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great Video💜🪸✨🐠 Top Notch!

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Much appreciated! Thanks for stopping in and dropping a comment!
      -Blaine

  • @trevormaloy5119
    @trevormaloy5119 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Aquaman's Revenge, Danger Zone, Beach Bum.... These names!! HAHA. Keep Montipora-ing this info in your feeds. I'm digging it. Really learning a lot here boys.

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Danger Zone is a personal favorite on my end! Thanks for stopping in Trev!
      -Blaine

  • @misschickennug
    @misschickennug Před 8 měsíci +2

    Another great video 🫶 the TSA Bill Murray is sweet, definitely need that one in the living room tank!!

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 8 měsíci

      See if we can make that happen for ya! Thanks always for sticking around!!
      -Blaine

    • @trevormaloy5119
      @trevormaloy5119 Před 8 měsíci

      I’m not sure you need another tank in your living room. Just saying. 😂

  • @brittanygerken1959
    @brittanygerken1959 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is my favorite video. I’m more of an intermediate to advanced hobbyist, but love the information on growing easy SPS/Acros. Not enough information on what makes an Acro hard/easy.

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 3 měsíci

      Appreciate the comment Brittany! I have really enjoyed this SPS series Kevin and myself have done in the farm!
      -Blaine

  • @zachary_smith1
    @zachary_smith1 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I just ordered my first lps corals from you guys online. I love them. Maybe I’ll get sps too and make it mixed reef. Thanks guys for having good corals and fast shipping!

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 4 měsíci

      Absolutely! Glad the first order treated you well! I can attest I am all in on making my home tank mixed! I feel it's a really unique look and fun challenge in the hobby! Hope we earned a sub Zachary!
      -Blaine

  • @queencityreefs
    @queencityreefs Před 8 měsíci +1

    Absolutely, great episode! Yall are knocking it out of the park 🔥🎊

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Appreicate you!!! Was a super fun one to share with you all!
      -Blaine

  • @jtdr2023
    @jtdr2023 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Your videos just popped up on my feed so I just subscribed. I really enjoy this kind of content and Blaine is doing a really good job. I love that you added the Bill Murray and Anacropora to the list. In the future I would LOVE to see a video of a “Top 5-10 Ten Next Level SPS” after stylos, monti, birds nest, green slimer etc. There’s a bunch of videos on easy sps, but I don’t see a lot of content on next level sps. Im absolutely not knocking this video, I really enjoyed it. Just giving a suggestion. Thanks !

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thanks for stopping in! I love the suggestions, I genuinely do! Helps me bring more content out that everyone can enjoy. I’m a hobbyist at heart, so I just want to keep true to that and have a blast! Hope to see you on future videos in the comment section!!
      -Blaine

  • @Will40th
    @Will40th Před 8 měsíci +1

    Love video and how deep you guys got into the subject

  • @opethmike
    @opethmike Před 6 měsíci +1

    My god. That mustache. Majesty.

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 6 měsíci

      The fact I get so much support for my mustache is mind blowing LOL! Appreciate the kind words about my stache!
      -Blaine

  • @bruhman8005
    @bruhman8005 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Would love to see a deep dive into your top 15/20 deep water acros you carry

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 8 měsíci +1

      I could see a deep water acropora video for sure! Thanks for chiming in!
      -Blaine

  • @LeviScot1993
    @LeviScot1993 Před 8 měsíci +1

    The encrusting montis are the best! Love the video, definitely going to help me grow my collection!

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 8 měsíci

      Some of the encrusting Montiporas here are insane! Thanks for stopping in and dropping a comment!
      -Blaine

  • @hmm5131
    @hmm5131 Před 3 měsíci

    1. Anacropora
    2. Plating Montipora
    3. Encrusting Montipora
    4. Montipora Palawanesis
    5. Montipora Setosa
    6. Birdsnest
    7. Stylophora
    8. Pocillopora
    9. Acropora: Green Slimer
    10. Acropora: TSA Bill Murray

  • @googIereallysucks
    @googIereallysucks Před 8 měsíci +2

  • @victorcabrera456
    @victorcabrera456 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Is it a bad idea to just have one type of encrusting coral with the hopes that it covers my entire scape? I think it would be cool but idk of there are downsides

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 8 měsíci +3

      I mean if it’s something you want why not right? This hobby is all about what you want, it’s YOUR tank! I always preach that. My one thought would be maybe you end up wanting to do other corals and if it has encrusted the entire scape it will be hard to get anything else to grow potentially!
      -Blaine

  • @Will40th
    @Will40th Před 8 měsíci +1

    What bird nest and Stylo could stay with acropora par with out bleaching cause of the light . Mine seem to bleach under high light

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 8 měsíci +1

      I know the pink birds nest tends to get a nicer ton when in higher PAR, but I will get with Kevin and circle back with you on some more information on that! Appreciate you dropping in and leaving these comments!
      -Blaine

    • @dlegarern1
      @dlegarern1 Před 8 měsíci

      I have the purple stylo under 350 PAR no problems whatsoever.
      @@TopShelfAquatics

  • @reyrox3274
    @reyrox3274 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I love Anacropora , now that i know a red one exists ill have to find it in Canada

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 8 měsíci +1

      The red is gorgeous! I’d have to say my favorite is the Tropicana! Thanks for watching!
      -Blaine

  • @JeanRibeiro
    @JeanRibeiro Před 5 měsíci +1

    Meus primeiros sps foram pagoda coral

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Pagoda are a great first SPS coral! Thanks for the comment and watching the video!
      -Blaine

  • @dopeameanreef4437
    @dopeameanreef4437 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Can you do a high end acro video like this ?

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Absolutely! On my radar now! Appreciate you letting me know what you want to see!
      -Blaine

  • @knels5288
    @knels5288 Před 8 měsíci

    What is the recommended par for these corals?

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 7 měsíci

      Id say for the group of them all we recommend 150-250 PAR for them!
      -Blaine

  • @garysteinert8040
    @garysteinert8040 Před 8 měsíci +1

    When is the farm open to the public again?

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 8 měsíci

      Happily can give you a tour anytime! Come on down!
      -Blaine

    • @garysteinert8040
      @garysteinert8040 Před 8 měsíci

      @@TopShelfAquatics thanks. We live in Daytona. Was in a few Saturday’s ago. The wife is the reefer here and she got a lot of great advice from… can’t remember her name. Sorry. Picked up some clean up crew, nudibranch… a few emerald crabs.
      We have made it down for your last few open houses. Touring the farm was…surreal.
      Will TSA be at the show in Daytona in November?

  • @rpattek1
    @rpattek1 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Montipora, are easy and forgiving

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 8 měsíci

      Agreed! No doubt one of the fastest growers on our list! Appreciate your input!
      -Blaine

  • @opethmike
    @opethmike Před 8 měsíci

    I wish that TSA's frags weren't borderline microscopic, and closer to general market cost.

  • @Ariefeht
    @Ariefeht Před 8 měsíci +1

    Easy peasy ones.
    1. Montis / Digis
    2. stylophoras
    3. Anacropora
    4. Birdsnests
    5. Most ORA Acros

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 8 měsíci

      Seeing a trend here! Thanks for stopping in! I have to say though stay tuned for that “Triple Threat” thing is nuts!
      -Blaine

  • @M3I15
    @M3I15 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Bro I think you got a Cheeto stuck to your upper lip

    • @TopShelfAquatics
      @TopShelfAquatics  Před 8 měsíci

      That my friend is called a mustache, but close!
      -Blaine

  • @rubenespinosa1685
    @rubenespinosa1685 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Blaine is your mustache fake,😱

  • @isamarcollazo5051
    @isamarcollazo5051 Před 8 měsíci +1