24K Gold Nugget Coral Frag
24K Leptoseris Coral Frag
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The 24K Leptoseris Coral is a highly sought-after encrusting SPS coral, famous for its dazzling golden-yellow coloration that glows brilliantly under blue or actinic lighting. Its plating and encrusting growth pattern allows it to spread across rockwork, creating a vibrant golden sheet that stands out in any reef tank.
While visually striking, the 24K Leptoseris is also relatively hardy for an SPS, making it a great choice for reefers looking to step into encrusting corals without the high-maintenance demands of some other SPS species.
Key Care Information
✅ Type: SPS Coral (Leptoseris sp.)
✅ Growth: Encrusting/plating growth — spreads across rock and surfaces, forming golden sheets
✅ Behavior: Peaceful — does not have long sweepers, but can overgrow nearby encrusting corals if placed too close
✅ Care Level: Moderate — suitable for intermediate reefers
✅ Diet: Primarily photosynthetic — thrives under strong reef lighting, but may benefit from occasional feeding of coral foods, phytoplankton, or amino acids to enhance color and growth
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24K Leptoseris Coral Frag
Available for local pickup only
Common Names:
24K Leptoseris
Golden Leptoseris
“24 Karat” Lepto
Identification
The 24K Leptoseris is a breathtaking encrusting SPS coral, best known for its dazzling golden-yellow coloration that glows brilliantly under actinic or blue reef lighting. Its thin plating growth pattern spreads across rockwork, adding both texture and luminous color contrast to reef aquascapes. A true collector’s coral for those seeking a standout piece.
Size:
Frags typically range from ½–1 inch but will spread and encrust rockwork over time.
Behavior & Role in a Reef Tank
Temperament: Peaceful — will not sting or aggressively attack neighboring corals.
Habitat: Prefers shaded or lower-light areas of the reef structure, often thriving on vertical rock faces or shadowed overhangs.
Growth: Encrusting/plating — forms thin sheets that slowly expand outward.
Compatibility & Caution
✔️ 100% reef safe — does not bother fish, inverts, or corals.
❗ Needs careful placement: can be shaded out by faster-growing corals.
❗ Sensitive to very high light — too much intensity may cause bleaching.
Care Level
Difficulty: Moderate — requires stable reef conditions but otherwise hardy.
Water Conditions: Temp 74–78 °F, SG 1.024–1.026, pH 8.1–8.4, Alk 8–10 dKH, Ca 400–450 ppm, Mg 1250–1350 ppm.
Lighting: Low to moderate (place in shaded or indirect light zones).
Flow: Moderate, indirect flow to keep detritus off without damaging tissue.
Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic — may benefit from occasional microplankton or coral food target feeding.
Tank Mates
Safe with all reef-safe fish, inverts, and corals.
Avoid placement near aggressive stinging corals (e.g., Torch, Hammer) that could damage tissue.
Fun Fact
The 24K Leptoseris is often called the “Gold Coin Coral” because its shimmering, metallic glow resembles scattered coins on your reef rocks — a dazzling, treasure-like effect under blues that’s highly prized by collectors.