- Name:
Spit Fire Leptastrea
(View AKA's) - Family: Faviidae
- Species: Leptastrea
- Scientific Name: Leptastrea sp
General info about Spit Fire Leptastrea
In general, corals from genus Leptastrea usually takes the form of encrusting to massive types. They have corallites that are cerioid in shape and colonies that are flat and angular. Their septa has a distinct cycle pattern that forms granulated sides and margins. They are one of the species of corals where their tentacles extends even if it is daytime.
For the Spit Fire Leptastrea, they are predominatly colored blue with yellow mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Spit Fire Leptastrea:
- Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
- Alkalinity: 2.86 - 3.93 MEQ/L (8 - 11 dKH)
- Phosphates: 0
- Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
- Strontium: 8 -10
- Temperature: 74° - 83° F (23° - 28° C)
- Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
Spit Fire Leptastrea Diet & Nutrition
Spit Fire Leptastrea can survive without feeding courtesy from the nourishment it recieves from the symbiotic zooxanthellae that is living within them. However, they will not grow in to a bigger colony. With this and for faster growth, you need to feed them with supplemental foods like krill, mysis or brine shrimp. The addition of dissolved organics is also recommended.
Fragging / Propagating Spit Fire Leptastrea
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Spit Fire Leptastrea. They need to be set at the bottom portion of the tank where lighting and flow rate are in moderation.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Spit Fire Leptastrea
Spit Fire Leptastrea requires moderate lighting and moderate water flow. Too much water flow causes the polyps to be retracted and feeding cannot take place.
Parasites & Diseases that Affect Spit Fire Leptastrea
Spit Fire Leptastrea is susceptible to hair algae. This usually occurs if the water flow is too low or not sufficient.
Spit Fire Leptastrea Origin
Spit Fire Leptastrea can be found in the Indo-west Pacific Ocean. However, their global population is considered vulnerable due to increasing seawater temperature and other factors associated with climate change. They are now listed under Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), which means that their global trading is now monitored.
Caution Should be Taken with Spit Fire Leptastrea
Spit Fire Leptastrea must be set in the tank with enough spacing in relation to other coral species.
How to Acclimate Spit Fire Leptastrea
Since the Spit Fire Leptastrea are a marine species, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity. They should be immediately set to its receiving substrate like rocks and be permanently positioned using gel glue so that the colonization process can commence.
Stinging Tentacles on Spit Fire Leptastrea
Spit Fire Leptastrea have long sweeper tentacles. If they are set near to another coral, they will extend out their tentacles and invade other polyps which has been proven to cause mortality.
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| Name | Species | Family | Scientific Name | More Detail | Added by |
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| Spit Fire Leptastrea | Leptastrea | Faviidae | Leptastrea sp | In general, corals from genus Leptastrea usually takes the form of encrusting to massive types. They have corallites that are cerioid in shape and colonies that are flat and angular. Their septa has a distinct cycle pattern that forms granulated sides and margins. They are one of the species of corals where their tentacles extends even if it is daytime. For the Spit Fire Leptastrea, they are predominatly colored blue with yellow mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Spit Fire Leptastrea:
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Changed by users
| Submitted Date | Submitted By | Status | Action |
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| 2019-01-04 22:07:44 | Tristan Paylado | Approved |