Jack-o-Lantern
(Leptoseris)

Description

Jack-o’-Lantern Leptoseris: A Fluorescent Masterpiece for Your Reef

Discover the captivating beauty of the Jack-o’-Lantern Leptoseris, a unique stony coral known for its intense orange hues and striking green eyes, thriving in lower-light reef environments.

Overview

The Jack-o’-Lantern Leptoseris (*Leptoseris* sp.) is a Small Polyp Stony (SPS) coral celebrated for its thin, encrusting, and plating growth patterns. Its vivid orange base and luminous green “eyes” make it a standout specimen, especially under actinic lighting, where its fluorescence truly shines. Native to the Indo-Pacific, this coral adds unique texture and vibrant color to shaded areas or lower rockwork in your aquarium, creating a dynamic visual display.

Care Level

Easy to moderate. While considered an SPS coral, the Jack-o’-Lantern Leptoseris exhibits a more resilient temperament, similar to LPS corals. It thrives in stable conditions but can tolerate minor fluctuations, making it suitable for intermediate aquarists. Its peaceful nature means it won’t aggressively compete with tank mates.

Tank Essentials

Provide low to moderate lighting (50-150 PAR), mimicking its natural habitat in deeper or shaded reef zones. Gentle to moderate water flow is ideal to keep the coral clean without causing stress. Maintain stable water parameters: Temperature 24–27°C (75–80°F), Salinity 1.024–1.026, pH 8.1–8.4, Alkalinity 8–10 dKH, Calcium 400–450 ppm, and Magnesium 1250–1350 ppm. Keep nitrates between 2–10 ppm and phosphates below 0.10 ppm.

Diet

Primarily photosynthetic, this Leptoseris benefits from occasional supplemental feeding with fine-particle coral foods or liquid nutrient supplements to enhance growth and coloration.

Why Buy From Us

We offer healthy, vibrant Jack-o’-Lantern Leptoseris sourced from reputable aquaculturists. Each coral is carefully inspected and prepared for secure, live arrival, ensuring you receive a top-quality specimen for your reef aquarium.

• Scientific Name: *Leptoseris* sp.
• Common Name / Variant: Jack-o’-Lantern Leptoseris
• Maximum Size: Encrusting and plating growth, can cover large areas
• Origin: Indo-Pacific; aquacultured
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 24–27°C (75–80°F)
• Lifespan: Perennial
• Swimming Zone: Mid to bottom

Buy your Jack-o’-Lantern Leptoseris online today and add dazzling color to your reef!