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Leptastrea is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral that had been assigned to the family Favidae, but have been reclassified as having an “uncertain placement.” They are easy to keep and can grow fast under good conditions making them a good beginner coral.
Leptastrea coral do not like direct, intense light in the moderate light range of 75 – 125 par. Different morphs prefer higher or lower light levels. So, experiment a bit to see what is best for your coral. If the coral loses some of its fuzziness, lower the light. As with many corals, it is easier to do harm with too much light, so it is best to start lower and see how the coral does.
Leptastrea coral are not hard to keep getting most of their food from their symbiotic relationship with photosynthetic zooxanthellae, but they will additionally capture food from the water column. Best feeding choices are amino acids and zooplankton. Leptastrea coral tend to like a bit higher Nitrates (5 – 30) and Phosphate levels to do their best.
Water flow should be moderate for Leptastrea coral as it keeps the corals free of detritus and brings them food. But, it is best to keep the flow indirect as too much flow can damage the coral and make it hard for it to get food.
Leptastrea corals can be aggressive as they can grow fast and have sweeper tentacles. Best to give them 4 or so inches away from other coral. As they can grow fast, keep on eye that they are not getting too close to other coral.
Water Quality: PH 8.0 – 8.4, Nitrate 5 – 30 (best to keep it stable), Phosphate 0.05 – 0.2, Alkalinity 8 – 9 dKh, and Calcium 400 – 450.
This is a picture of the exact piece of coral you will receive (WYSIWYG).
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Leptastrea is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral that had been assigned to the family Favidae, but have been reclassified as having an “uncertain placement.” They are easy to keep and can grow fast under good conditions making them a good beginner coral.
Leptastrea coral do not like direct, intense light in the moderate light range of 75 – 125 par. Different morphs prefer higher or lower light levels. So, experiment a bit to see what is best for your coral. If the coral loses some of its fuzziness, lower the light. As with many corals, it is easier to do harm with too much light, so it is best to start lower and see how the coral does.
Leptastrea coral are not hard to keep getting most of their food from their symbiotic relationship with photosynthetic zooxanthellae, but they will additionally capture food from the water column. Best feeding choices are amino acids and zooplankton. Leptastrea coral tend to like a bit higher Nitrates (5 – 30) and Phosphate levels to do their best.
Water flow should be moderate for Leptastrea coral as it keeps the corals free of detritus and brings them food. But, it is best to keep the flow indirect as too much flow can damage the coral and make it hard for it to get food.
Leptastrea corals can be aggressive as they can grow fast and have sweeper tentacles. Best to give them 4 or so inches away from other coral. As they can grow fast, keep on eye that they are not getting too close to other coral.
Water Quality: PH 8.0 – 8.4, Nitrate 5 – 30 (best to keep it stable), Phosphate 0.05 – 0.2, Alkalinity 8 – 9 dKh, and Calcium 400 – 450.
This is a picture of the exact piece of coral you will receive (WYSIWYG).
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