WYSIWYG* Leptastrea is an often overlooked coral for one that’s been in the hobby for such a long time! This coral is a hardy encrusting coral that does well in moderately high indirect flow and moderate to low light (50-100 PAR) but has shown to adapt to high or low lighting. This particular species has been studied extensively due to its reproduction rate and its ability to adapt quickly to changes in its environment and is being used by scientists to understand more about about reef building corals and how they are adapting to today’s changing ocean climate.
Leptastrea Purpurea
All corals at K&P Aquaculture specified as aquacultured have been tank raised under Aquaillumination and Red Sea LEDs. Our parameters are kept relatively stable using dosing pumps distributing Calcium supplements in the morning and alkalinity supplements at night.
- Salinity 33-35 (specific gravity 1.024-1.026)
- Alkalinity 8.4-9.0
- Calcium 420-440
- Magnesium 1300-1400
- Nitrate 2-4 ppm
- Phosphate Below 0.05
We use USPS and UPS Overnight for coral delivery and we ship on Tuesday and Wednesday only after contacting you, which we will do via email with order and shipping specific information prior to shipment. Monday is the most likely day for delays, and Thursday delays result in Monday deliveries; therefore we ship on Tuesday and Wednesday. If you require a shipping day other than Tuesday or Wednesday, contact us with any questions or requests. Tracking information will be sent to the buyer as soon as the order has been shipped. We check the weather in our area, the weather in your area, and with shippers to do our best to avoid delays but will take care of you if they arrive DOA. We just ask that pictures are taken and sent to us within 1-2 days of arrival.