How do you take care of Leptastrea?

How do you take care of Leptastrea?

Lighting & Flow Requirements: The Golden Leptastrea requires moderate water flow and low to moderate lighting (PAR 120-250). T5’s, Metal Halides, or LED’s can all grow Leptastrea Corals when the proper PAR levels are provided. We recommend a 14-20K color spectrum for best coloration.

How fast does Leptoseris grow?

They found one species, in particular, Leptoseris hawaiiensis had growth rates between 1 inch (25mm) per year at 225 feet (68m) and 0.3 inches (7.5mm) per year at 360 feet (110m) depth.

Is Leptastrea a SPS?

Leptastrea is a member of the Faviidae family and are an LPS coral despite their small polyp size. This coral is in the LPS family, although its polyps are small enough that some might suggest it fits into the SPS group as well. These corals grow in dome shapes and come in many different color morphs.

Where do you put Cyphastrea?

Placement: Mount the Blastomussa Coral using IC gel glue, or putty, on an exposed rock or ledge in the lower third of the aquarium where they will receive moderate currents and low to moderate lighting. Leave 1-2″ around this coral so it is not stung by nearby corals.

What type of coral is Leptastrea?

LPS coral
Leptastrea is a member of the Faviidae family and are an LPS coral despite their small polyp size. These corals grow in dome shapes and come in many different color morphs.

What type of coral is Leptoseris?

polyp stony coral
Leptoseris corals are a small polyp stony coral that is a relative newcomer in the reef aquarium market. The common name for Leptoseris is wrinkle coral but just about everyone in the hobby refers to this coral by its scientific name rather than its common name.

What is a war coral?

Favites pentagona species is also called “War Coral”, or sometimes “Larger Star Coral” and has often been confused with the genus Favia, another closely related brain coral. The War Coral and it’s many color morphs are an amazing compliment to any reef aquarium.

Is Cyphastrea fast growing?

In general, species from Cyphastrea are fast growing when you compare it to other mound-building corals. They usually grow in an encrusting form and can visually see a difference in size within 6 months. Newbies can cultivate Cyphastrea since they are easy to care and maintain.

Is Cyphastrea easy?

Cyphastrea are one of the easiest stony corals to care for and it is often recommended to reefers who are delving into hard coral care for the first time mainly because it loves lower light conditions.

Is Leptastrea a LPS?

Leptastrea is a member of the Faviidae family and are an LPS coral despite their small polyp size. These corals grow in dome shapes and come in many different color morphs.

Are LPS corals easy to keep?

Blastomussa wellsi. Blastos are peaceful corals that won’t attack their neighbors, and are easy to care for, which makes them perfect as a beginner LPS coral. Their preferred placement is middle of the tank or lower (bottom).