{"product_id":"24k-leptoseris","title":"24K Leptoseris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24K Leptoseris\u003c\/strong\u003e is a brightly fluorescent \u003cstrong\u003eLeptoseris sp.\u003c\/strong\u003e prized for its rich gold to orange coloration and thin encrusting to plating growth. Under blue-heavy reef lighting, this morph develops the high-contrast metallic glow that makes 24K Leptoseris such a standout choice for reef keepers looking to add strong color outside of the usual branching SPS look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with many SPS corals, Leptoseris is often considered a more approachable option for hobbyists who want stony coral color and texture without starting with the most demanding high-light species. It still responds best to stability: steady alkalinity, clean but not stripped water, and a placement choice that avoids sudden jumps in light intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Reef Keepers Like 24K Leptoseris\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBright gold, yellow, and orange fluorescence that stands out under blue or actinic lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEncrusting to plating growth that spreads across rockwork and creates a strong lower-profile focal point\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA practical SPS option for lower to moderate light areas where some other SPS corals are less forgiving\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFast enough growth to become a noticeable patch of color once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPS coral, \u003cem\u003eLeptoseris\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium, with gradual acclimation to brighter light\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium, enough to keep detritus from settling on the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to mid rockwork, shaded ledges, or other lower-light SPS zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best given space from neighboring corals so it can encrust and plate without crowding nearby colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeptoseris usually performs best when introduced conservatively. Start it in a lower to moderate light area and allow it to adjust before moving it upward. If the coral begins to look pale or washed out, the first thing to review is light intensity and how quickly it was acclimated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlow should be steady but not harsh. The goal is to keep the coral clean, especially as it develops ridges, folds, or shallow cups that can collect debris over time. Moderate indirect flow is usually more useful than blasting the colony with direct flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat To Expect As It Grows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost frags will begin by encrusting the plug or surrounding rock before pushing outward into broader plates or ruffled margins. As the colony matures, 24K Leptoseris can create a bright sheet of metallic color that fills in lower rockwork beautifully and contrasts especially well with branching SPS placed above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike other stony corals, this piece rewards consistency more than chasing a single perfect number. Stable alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, and non-zero nutrients support stronger long-term growth and color. In practice, sudden swings tend to cause more trouble than being slightly above or below someone else’s preferred target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHelpful Related Links\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are building out a similar section of the reef, browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/sps\"\u003eSPS coral collection\u003c\/a\u003e or compare other color morphs like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/sps\/products\/jack-o-lantern-leptoseris\"\u003eJack-o-Lantern Leptoseris\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/sps\/products\/neon-green-leptoseris\"\u003eNeon Green Leptoseris\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor shipping confidence, review our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eshipping page\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/arrive-alive-guarantee\"\u003eArrive Alive Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e. If you are working to keep SPS chemistry stable, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/products\/hydroshock-3-part-complete-system\"\u003eHydroshock 3-Part Complete System\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/products\/ammplify\"\u003eAmmplify\u003c\/a\u003e reflect the same stability-first approach we use across our coral systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Dawn Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48199761658110,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6242\/4647\/files\/24K-Leptoseris_NDA.jpg?v=1778850455","url":"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/products\/24k-leptoseris","provider":"New Dawn Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}