John Deere Leptastrea

The John Deere Leptastrea is a fast-growing encrusting coral named for its bold neon green base and bright yellow-orange polyps — a color combo that pops brilliantly under blue or actinic lighting. Its tight polyp structure gives it a fuzzy texture and a high-impact look, even on small frag plugs.

A hardy, low-profile LPS coral that thrives in a variety of tank conditions, making it an excellent choice for filling in rockwork or adding vibrant color to lower sections of the reef.

Care Level: Easy
Lighting: Moderate to high
Water Flow: Moderate — enough to keep detritus off the surface
Placement: Low to middle areas, on rock or frag rack
Temperament: Peaceful — can be placed near most corals

Bonus: This leptastrea encrusts quickly with good lighting and stable parameters, making it great for filling out rockwork.