Where should I place Leptastrea in my tank?

Place it in the lower to middle sections of your aquascape on a piece of rock you want covered, ensuring it receives low to moderate light and flow.

Does Leptastrea need to be fed?

It can survive on light alone via photosynthesis, but target feeding small meaty foods or coral plankton once or twice a week encourages much faster growth and better colouration.

Is Leptastrea an aggressive coral?

It is generally peaceful with very short sweeper tentacles, but it will sting adjoining corals if they physically touch. Always leave a small gap between it and its neighbours.

Why is my Leptastrea losing colour or turning white?

Bleaching is typically caused by lighting that is too intense or sudden spikes in temperature. Move the coral to a more shaded area and test your water parameters.

MarineCoralsBeginner

Leptastrea Coral

Leptastrea spp.

A hardy, encrusting LPS coral perfect for beginners, known for its dazzling colour morphs and ease of care.

List this species for sale Find Leptastrea Coral near me

Ideal Conditions

Temperature: 23 – 27 °C
pH range: 8.1 – 8.4
Hardness: 8 – 12 dGH
Salinity: 1.023 – 1.026 SG
Adult size: 5 – 30 cm
Nano tank suitable: 30 litres+
Lifespan: 10 – 50 years
Diet: Photosynthetic / Carnivore
Water flow: Low to moderate

About the Leptastrea Coral

Leptastrea is a genus of large stony (LPS) corals that exhibit a distinct encrusting growth habit, smoothly carpeting the rockwork they are placed upon. Often boasting vibrant contrasts between their oral discs and surrounding tissue, they are highly sought after by reef enthusiasts. Unlike heavily branching species, they remain relatively low-profile and weave their way tightly over the aquascape. Their natural hardiness makes them an exceptional introduction to stony corals for newer hobbyists.

Find Leptastrea Coral

Search current listings in your chosen area. If none are available, save an alert and we’ll let you know when a match is listed.

Find locally Check compatibility Add to a Setup

Availability alerts only use public sale listings. Adding this species to a Setup updates your private records.

Is it right for your tank?

Check Leptastrea Coral against a habitat you already keep. We compare water type, temperature, pH, adult size, group needs and everything living there.

Where Leptastrea Coral comes from

Native range

Indo-Pacific, Red Sea

Countries / regions

Australia, Indonesia, Fiji, Egypt

Habitat

Reef slopes, lagoons, and rocky substrates exposed to moderate flow.

Widespread across the tropical Indo-Pacific ocean.

Similar species

Cyphastrea
Cyphastrea spp.
Favites
Favites spp.

We’re adding more full species guides as the catalogue grows.

Compatible tank mates

Reviewed guidance based on this species' recorded traits.

View all compatibility

Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
Peaceful fish that generally ignore encrusting corals.
Great
Lawnmower Blenny
Salarias fasciatus
Excellent algae grazer that will help keep the surrounding rockwork clean without harming the coral.
Great
Zoanthids
Zoanthus spp.
Both are encrusting organisms that may compete for space and engage in chemical warfare if placed too closely.
Compatible with caution
Peppermint Shrimp
Lysmata wurdemanni
Sometimes known to pick at the fleshy polyps of LPS corals if underfed or lacking other food sources.
Compatible with caution
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunula
Notoriously not reef-safe; will actively graze on and consume the polyps of stony corals.
Not recommended

Current marketplace listings

Checking the marketplace…

See all Leptastrea Coral listings

Public Wanted requests

No open requests for Leptastrea Coral in this market yet.

Looking for Leptastrea Coral?

Search current listings near you, or post a wanted request so local sellers know what you’re looking for.

Search Leptastrea Coral listings Post a wanted request