Description

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🧡 Leptoseris Orange

A Brilliant Splash of Color for Shaded Reef Corners

The Leptoseris Orange, also known as the Orange Lepto, is a captivating encrusting coral known for its vibrant burnt orange to neon tangerine coloration and smooth, undulating surface. This hardy LPS coral adds a bold splash of color and texture to low-light reef zones, making it a favorite among aquarists who want to bring life and contrast to shaded or vertical areas of the aquascape.

Unlike many high-light demanding corals, the Leptoseris thrives in lower-light environments, allowing for placement in crevices, overhangs, or base rock where other corals may struggle. It forms thin, plate-like encrustations that spread gracefully over the rockwork, providing a unique architectural presence in the reef tank.

🌿 Coral Information

• Common Name: Orange Lepto, Leptoseris Orange
• Scientific Name: Leptoseris sp.
• Coral Type: LPS (Large Polyp Stony)
• Growth Form: Encrusting or plating
• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Lighting: Low to moderate
• Water Flow: Low to moderate
• Placement: Rockwork, overhangs, shaded zones

✨ Key Features

✔️ Intense Orange Hue: One of the most striking orange corals available, adding fiery brilliance to any reef tank.
✔️ Low-Light Specialist: Perfect for areas with indirect light or shadowed spaces beneath ledges.
✔️ Unique Growth Form: Forms thin, plating sheets or encrusting patterns that elegantly wrap around surfaces.
✔️ Great for Mixed Reefs: Peaceful nature allows placement near other non-aggressive corals.
✔️ Fast Growing (Under Ideal Conditions): Spreads nicely across live rock, adding dynamic texture to reef structures.

💡 Lighting & Flow Requirements

Leptoseris corals prefer low to moderate lighting, making them ideal candidates for lower zones of the reef. Too much light may cause bleaching or faded coloration, while shaded or diffused areas will encourage optimal growth and vibrant pigmentation.

Water flow should be low to moderate, just enough to prevent debris from settling without blowing tissue off the skeleton. Gentle, indirect flow ensures better polyp extension and feeding response.

🍽 Feeding & Nutrition

While Leptoseris corals derive much of their energy from their zooxanthellae (photosynthetic symbionts), they respond well to supplemental feeding with:

• Fine coral foods like reef roids, reef chili, or coral dust
• Amino acids and planktonic blends
• Target feeding at night or when polyps are extended can boost growth and coloration

Feeding 1–2 times per week is sufficient for healthy development, especially under lower light setups.

🧪 Water Parameters

To keep your Leptoseris thriving, maintain the following stable parameters:

• Temperature: 24–26°C (75–78°F)
• Salinity: 1.025–1.026
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: 7–9 dKH
• Calcium: 400–450 ppm
• Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm
• Nitrates: 1–5 ppm
• Phosphates: 0.01–0.05 ppm

📦 What You’ll Receive

Each Leptoseris frag is hand-selected for vibrant coloration and healthy tissue, mounted on a frag plug or small piece of live rock. Approximate frag size: 3 cm unless otherwise specified. Photos represent the typical coloration — actual coloration may vary slightly depending on your aquarium’s spectrum and conditions.

Brighten up the darker corners of your reef with the glowing hues of the Leptoseris Orange. Its adaptability, peaceful temperament, and eye-catching color make it a perfect addition to any LPS or mixed reef tank—especially where you want beauty that thrives in the shadows.