Zebra Sunset Leptoseris

<div class="more_detail"> <div class="more_detail"> <div class="more_detail"> <p>In general, corals from the genus Leptoseris usually take the form of encrusting, foliose or plate type. Their colonies are laminar in nature which forms whorls, folds or tiers. Their corallites are arranged in an irregular pattern that usually runs parallel to the margins.</p> <p>For the Zebra Sunset Leptoseris, they are predominatly colored red. This are the water parameters for cultivating Zebra Sunset Leptoseris:</p> <ul> <li>Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm</li> <li>Alkalinity: 2.86 - 3.93 MEQ/L (8 - 11 dKH)</li> <li>Phosphates: 0</li> <li>Magnesium: 1200 - 1350</li> <li>Strontium: 8 -10</li> <li><span class="subListHeading1">Temperature: </span>72° - 78° F (22° <strong>- </strong>26° C)</li> <li><span class="subListHeading1">Salinity / Specific Gravity:</span> 1.023 - 1.025</li> <li>pH: 8.1 - 8.4</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div>

<p>The Zebra Sunset Leptoseris get its primary nourishment from the symbiotic zooxanthellae living within their tissues. But despite this, we still recommend you do supplemental feeding by adding brine shrimp and mysis.</p>

<p><span class="subListHeading1">A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Zebra Sunset Leptoseris. They need to be set at the bottom portion of the tank where lighting and flow rate are in moderation.</span></p>

<p>Zebra Sunset Leptoseris requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.</p>

<p>Zebra Sunset Leptoseris can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean and usually thrive in vertical reef ledges and overhang wall that is free from strong current. They are now a vulnerable species and has been listed under Appendix II of the CITES list, which means that their international trade is monitored.</p>

<p>Zebra Sunset Leptoseris is not aggressive an aggressive species. However, we still recommend you give them ample space with other corals. This is due to fact that they grow fast and may overshadow corals underneath it.</p>

<p>Since Zebra Sunset Leptoseris is a marine species, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 s<span class="subListHeading1">pecific gravity</span>.</p>

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