Highlighter Orange Leptoseris Fragment

Leptoseris is a popular and distinctive encrusting coral, well-regarded for its growth rate and tolerance of lower light conditions. Often called a wrinkle coral, it forms thin plates that closely follow the contours of the rockwork. This particular variety has a striking deep orange colouration that stands out in a mixed reef tank. In a home aquarium, Leptoseris grows as a smooth, almost molten-looking sheet over the rocks. It has a subtle texture of fine ridges and a slightly glossy surface. The actual polyps are tiny and usually only visible at night, giving the coral a clean, uniform appearance during the day. Its edges will glow intensely under actinic lighting, which is how it earned its common name. For care, place Orange Leptoseris in the lower to middle regions of the tank where it receives low to moderate light, somewhere in the 75 to 150 PAR range. It prefers moderate, indirect water flow; too much direct flow can inhibit its growth. While it gets most of its nutrition from its zooxanthellae, it can benefit from occasional feedings of fine coral foods. Maintain stable water parameters, including calcium around 420-440 ppm, alkalinity at 8-9 dKH, and magnesium between 1300-1400 ppm. Leptoseris is not aggressive, but it will encrust over its neighbours, so give it room to grow without encroaching on other corals. This coral is a great choice for adding a splash of solid colour to the lower, less intensely lit areas of a reef. Its unique encrusting nature means it can cover bare rockwork or even the tank bottom, creating a living carpet of colour. As it grows, it will conform to any shape, adding a very natural and established look to the aquascape. This is not a WYSIWYG listing; you'll receive a specimen of the same species with similar size and colouration to the one pictured, hand-picked for health and colour.