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Leather Coral
BeginnerSarcophyton sp.
Soft coral with large mushroom-shaped cap. Hardy and fast-growing. Periodically sheds mucus to remove old tissue.
Dificultad
Beginner
Temperatura
24〜27℃
Esperanza de vida
15+ years with proper care
Dieta
Primarily photosynthesis
Acerca de
Leather corals (genera Sinularia, Sarcophyton, family Alcyoniidae) are soft corals named for their leathery texture, found widely on shallow Indo-Pacific reefs in mushroom, finger, and lobed growth forms. Their small polyps are typically white, green, or brown. These corals periodically shed their outer skin layer—a normal detoxification process. They are hardy and forgiving, thriving under moderate lighting (150–250 PAR) and moderate flow. Activated carbon and protein skimming are recommended as they release terpenoid compounds that can inhibit neighboring corals. Propagation via fragging is straightforward, making them ideal beginner corals.
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Información básica
Origen
shallow tropical reefs of the Indo-Pacific
Esperanza de vida
15+ years with proper care
Temperatura
24〜27℃
Dieta
Primarily photosynthesis
Guía de cuidado
Lighting
Moderate LED lighting
Flow
Moderate
Shedding
Periodically releases mucus — normal behavior
Placement
Place with room to grow
Notes
Releases chemicals — protein skimmer recommended
Beginner-friendlySoft coralLargeHardy
Preguntas frecuentes de Leather Coral
Q¿Qué tan difícil es mantener Leather Coral?
A
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
Q¿Cuál es la temperatura ideal para Leather Coral?
A
La temperatura ideal para Leather Coral es 24〜27℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
Q¿Cuál es la esperanza de vida de Leather Coral?
A
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