Description
Leptoseris
Leptoseris is a beautifully encrusting SPS coral known for its glowing colors and intricate growth patterns. Found in deeper reef zones of the Indo-Pacific, it thrives in lower light environments, making it a unique and eye-catching addition to reef aquariums with shaded or low-light areas.
- Lighting: Low to moderate (50–150 PAR)
- Flow: Moderate, indirect
- Placement: Bottom to shaded areas of rockwork
- Temperature: 76–82°F (24–28°C)
- Salinity: 1.024–1.026 SG
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH
- Calcium: 400–450 ppm
- Magnesium: 1200–1400 ppm
- Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic; may benefit from fine particulate coral foods
- Aggression: Low
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
- Care Level: Easy to moderate
- Compatibility: Peaceful and well-suited for mixed reef aquariums
