Orange Eye Leptastrea Coral 4.5″ WYSIWYG
This eye-catching color variety exhibits a bold autumn color palette featuring rust-red tentacles and bronze-orange “eyes.” The Orange Eye Leptastrea Coral offers reef aquarium hobbyists a fantastic coral sure to inject incredible visual interest to any reef aquarium landscape thanks to its encrusting growth habit and vibrant coloration.
The Orange Eye Leptastrea Coral can thrive under moderate lighting conditions achieved by T-5 fluorescent, powerful LED, or the more intense metal halide light fixtures. For best care, it is imperative to maintain high water quality for the Orange Eye Leptastrea Coral ensuring proper pH, alkalinity, and calcium levels while keeping phosphate and nitrate levels as close to zero as possible. Along with proper lighting and water quality, the coral benefits from stable water parameters and regular water changes.
| Specifications |
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| Species: Orange Eye Leptastrea |
| Size: 4.5 inches |
| Lighting: Moderate (T-5, LED, or metal halide) |
| Water Parameters: pH 8.1–8.4, Alkalinity 8–12 dKH, Calcium 350–420 ppm, Phosphate & Nitrate low |
| Growth Habit: Encrusting |
FAQ
What lighting conditions are best for Orange Eye Leptastrea Coral?
The coral thrives under moderate lighting conditions provided by T-5 fluorescent, powerful LED, or metal halide fixtures.
What water parameters should I maintain for this coral?
Maintain pH between 8.1 and 8.4, alkalinity between 8 and 12 dKH, calcium levels between 350 and 420 ppm, and keep phosphate and nitrate levels as low as possible.
How does the coral grow?
It grows in an encrusting habit, spreading across surfaces and adding visual texture to the aquarium.
Boris MacDonald –
The coral has added a striking visual element to my reef tank. The rust-red tentacles and bronze eyes stand out beautifully under moderate LED lighting. I’ve maintained stable water parameters and it has grown steadily over the past few months.
Andrea King –
Great coloration and growth rate. I kept it in a 55-gallon tank with T-5 lighting and regular water changes. It’s become a focal point in the display area.
Penelope Lyman –
Very vibrant and active. The color contrast is impressive, especially in the low-light corner of the tank. I monitor water chemistry closely and it’s been stable since installation.