ORA Red Planet Acropora earns its best-in-class spot for striking stable coloration and consistent frag sizes that reduce acclimation time for reef keepers; its aquaculture protocols and warranty options make it technically reliable compared with wild-collected alternatives on this list. Financially, ORA’s slightly higher price is offset by lower loss rates and predictable growth, making it a cost-effective choice for serious SPS enthusiasts evaluating ORA against WWC, Tyree, PC, and Bali-sourced frags.
Mars-red glow (space candy)
Compact branching (frag-friendly)
Mars-red glow (space candy)
Compact branching (frag-friendly)
Review Summary
"Buyers praise ORA Red Planet for consistent, intense coloration and reliable survivability out of the box; a few note it can show temporary shipping stress and is priced at a premium."
Stable genetics (ORA-bred)
Maricultured strain with predictable, stable coloration ideal for SPS collections
Stable genetics (ORA-bred)
Maricultured strain with predictable, stable coloration ideal for SPS collections
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
ORA Red Planet Acropora earns its best-in-class spot for striking stable coloration and consistent frag sizes that reduce acclimation time for reef keepers; its aquaculture protocols and warranty options make it technically reliable compared with wild-collected alternatives on this list. Financially, ORA’s slightly higher price is offset by lower loss rates and predictable growth, making it a cost-effective choice for serious SPS enthusiasts evaluating ORA against WWC, Tyree, PC, and Bali-sourced frags.
Mars-red glow (space candy)
Compact branching (frag-friendly)
Stable genetics (ORA-bred)
Maricultured strain with predictable, stable coloration ideal for SPS collections
Requires high light (high PAR) and strong, turbulent flow to maintain polyp extension
Mars-red glow (space candy)
Compact branching (frag-friendly)
Stable genetics (ORA-bred)
Maricultured strain with predictable, stable coloration ideal for SPS collections
Requires high light (high PAR) and strong, turbulent flow to maintain polyp extension
$150-300 CAD
Montipora Undata Purple Haze is positioned as a market leader for rarity and dramatic purple pigmentation, making it the premium choice on a Montipora Frags (SPS) list for collectors willing to accept higher care requirements. Financially it is one of the most expensive items here due to limited availability and specialist husbandry demands, but technically it rewards experienced keepers with exceptional coloration that outshines common morphs. Compared to more forgiving items like Spongodes Green Polyp, Purple Haze is best suited to aquarists seeking a showpiece rather than a low-maintenance frag.
Undulating purple edges
Delicate plating
Undulating purple edges
Delicate plating
Review Summary
"Montipora Undata Purple Haze earns compliments for its attractive purple tones and attractive plating form, though owners report color can be temperamental and needs consistent high light and flow to keep the hue. It’s appreciated by experienced keepers but can be less forgiving to changing conditions."
Purple haze
Deep purple pigmentation with contrasting highlights for a striking look.
Purple haze
Deep purple pigmentation with contrasting highlights for a striking look.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Montipora Undata Purple Haze is positioned as a market leader for rarity and dramatic purple pigmentation, making it the premium choice on a Montipora Frags (SPS) list for collectors willing to accept higher care requirements. Financially it is one of the most expensive items here due to limited availability and specialist husbandry demands, but technically it rewards experienced keepers with exceptional coloration that outshines common morphs. Compared to more forgiving items like Spongodes Green Polyp, Purple Haze is best suited to aquarists seeking a showpiece rather than a low-maintenance frag.
Undulating purple edges
Delicate plating
Purple haze
Deep purple pigmentation with contrasting highlights for a striking look.
Generally slower growth rate compared with digitata varieties.
Undulating purple edges
Delicate plating
Purple haze
Deep purple pigmentation with contrasting highlights for a striking look.
Generally slower growth rate compared with digitata varieties.
$120-300 CAD
PrismMarine's Rainbow Pocillopora frag is the market leader for collectors seeking dynamic color variation across lighting cycles, delivering the highest visual complexity and often commanding the premium price. Although it requires the most attentive water-quality management and targeted supplements compared with hardier specimens like ReefCraft's Green, its rarity and dramatic display performance make it a preferred premium purchase and it is offered for sale by select vendors.
Spectrum blast
Chameleon shimmer
Spectrum blast
Chameleon shimmer
Review Summary
"Most owners are delighted by the multi-hued 'rainbow' appearance and steady growth, but several reviews mention color inconsistency between pieces and a higher price point. Generally well-liked by hobbyists seeking showy specimens."
Mood-lifting color
Multi-hued rainbow coloration demands pristine water conditions to maintain vibrancy.
Mood-lifting color
Multi-hued rainbow coloration demands pristine water conditions to maintain vibrancy.
Recreational Enjoyment
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
PrismMarine's Rainbow Pocillopora frag is the market leader for collectors seeking dynamic color variation across lighting cycles, delivering the highest visual complexity and often commanding the premium price. Although it requires the most attentive water-quality management and targeted supplements compared with hardier specimens like ReefCraft's Green, its rarity and dramatic display performance make it a preferred premium purchase and it is offered for sale by select vendors.
Spectrum blast
Chameleon shimmer
Mood-lifting color
Multi-hued rainbow coloration demands pristine water conditions to maintain vibrancy.
Considered a centerpiece coral that benefits from targeted placement and high light.
Spectrum blast
Chameleon shimmer
Mood-lifting color
Multi-hued rainbow coloration demands pristine water conditions to maintain vibrancy.
Considered a centerpiece coral that benefits from targeted placement and high light.
$180-400 CAD
SPS Direct Canada Yellow Tip Seriatopora Cluster
SPS Direct Canada's Yellow Tip Seriatopora Cluster is positioned as a market leader due to consistent genetics, bright contrasting tips, and a track record of reliable acclimation and fast growth in captive systems. Financially it can command a premium, but that price reflects lower mortality and predictable propagation rates that make it a better long-term investment than some less-proven, cheaper frags on this list.
Golden tip accents
Contrast pop color
Golden tip accents
Contrast pop color
Review Summary
"Highly rated for healthy, well-trimmed clusters with bright yellow tips and excellent survival through shipping; some buyers note premium pricing but value the quality and consistency."
Show-stopping frag (sunny!)
Distinct yellow tips that create a vivid focal point in mixed SPS gardens
Show-stopping frag (sunny!)
Distinct yellow tips that create a vivid focal point in mixed SPS gardens
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
SPS Direct Canada's Yellow Tip Seriatopora Cluster is positioned as a market leader due to consistent genetics, bright contrasting tips, and a track record of reliable acclimation and fast growth in captive systems. Financially it can command a premium, but that price reflects lower mortality and predictable propagation rates that make it a better long-term investment than some less-proven, cheaper frags on this list.
Golden tip accents
Contrast pop color
Show-stopping frag (sunny!)
Distinct yellow tips that create a vivid focal point in mixed SPS gardens
Cluster frag form balances aesthetic appeal with manageable frag sizes
Golden tip accents
Contrast pop color
Show-stopping frag (sunny!)
Distinct yellow tips that create a vivid focal point in mixed SPS gardens
Cluster frag form balances aesthetic appeal with manageable frag sizes
$70-160 CAD
Candy Corals Canada SPS Sampler Pack is prized for its vivid color-forward selections and budget-friendly sampler format that appeals to hobbyists seeking immediate visual impact. It is generally more affordable than premium imports and offers strong domestic shipping within Canada, though fragment sizes and genetic consistency can be more variable than the standardized offerings from Ocean Aquatics or Aquarium Depot. For reefkeepers wanting colorful additions without the Fragbox price tag, it offers good short-term aesthetic value.
Candy-bright hues
Small frag sizes
Candy-bright hues
Small frag sizes
Review Summary
"Candy Corals Canada SPS Sampler Pack receives praise for vibrant, eye-catching frags and reliable packaging, with occasional comments about smaller than expected frag sizes or extra patience required for growth. Buyers generally feel the sampler offers good value for collectors seeking colorful SPS."
Easy placement
Sampler focused on vibrant, visually striking SPS color morphs
Easy placement
Sampler focused on vibrant, visually striking SPS color morphs
Recreational Enjoyment
Candy Corals Canada SPS Sampler Pack is prized for its vivid color-forward selections and budget-friendly sampler format that appeals to hobbyists seeking immediate visual impact. It is generally more affordable than premium imports and offers strong domestic shipping within Canada, though fragment sizes and genetic consistency can be more variable than the standardized offerings from Ocean Aquatics or Aquarium Depot. For reefkeepers wanting colorful additions without the Fragbox price tag, it offers good short-term aesthetic value.
Candy-bright hues
Small frag sizes
Easy placement
Sampler focused on vibrant, visually striking SPS color morphs
Includes small to medium frags suitable for display or selective placement
Candy-bright hues
Small frag sizes
Easy placement
Sampler focused on vibrant, visually striking SPS color morphs
Includes small to medium frags suitable for display or selective placement
$120-200 CAD