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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.
Dificuldade
Beginner
Temperatura
24〜27℃
Expectativa de vida
15+ years with proper care
Dieta
Primarily photosynthesis
Sobre
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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Informações básicas
Origem
shallow tropical reefs of the Indo-Pacific
Expectativa de vida
15+ years with proper care
Temperatura
24〜27℃
Dieta
Primarily photosynthesis
Guia de Cuidados
Lighting
Moderate LED lighting
Flow
Moderate
Shedding
Periodically releases mucus — normal behavior
Placement
Place with room to grow
Notes
Releases chemicals — protein skimmer recommended
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FAQ de Leather Coral
QQual a dificuldade de manter Leather Coral?
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Beginner. Esta é uma espécie amigável para iniciantes. Não é necessário equipamento especial ou experiência, e pode ser mantida com sucesso com uma configuração básica de cuidados.
QQual é a temperatura ideal para Leather Coral?
A
A temperatura ideal para Leather Coral é 24〜27℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
QQual é a expectativa de vida de Leather Coral?
A
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