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Yellow Finger Leather Coral (Lobophytum pauciflorum)

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Yellow Finger Leather Coral
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About Yellow Finger Leather Coral

Yellow Finger Leather Coral displays tall, finger-like polyps extending from a thick basal trunk, typically bright yellow to golden in coloration. The polyps retract when disturbed, and the coral has a leathery texture characteristic of the genus Lobophytum.

Key facts

Care difficulty
Easy
Coloration
Bright yellow to golden yellow, sometimes with cream or white-tipped polyp ends
Additional Notes
Hardy leather coral that grows quickly and can dominate space. Allelopathic compounds released; maintain adequate spacing from other corals.
Care Requirements
• Place in moderate to strong indirect lighting (PAR 100–200) • Moderate to strong water flow to encourage polyp extension • Feed zooplankton 2–3× weekly; benefits from supplemental feeding • Maintain stable water parameters: 72–78°F, salinity 1.024–1.026, pH 8.1–8.3 • Prefers nutrient-rich conditions; thrives in established tanks
Placement Recommendation
Middle
Appearance Description
Yellow Finger Leather Coral displays tall, finger-like polyps extending from a thick basal trunk, typically bright yellow to golden in coloration. The polyps retract when disturbed, and the coral has a leathery texture characteristic of the genus Lobophytum.
Growth Rate
Easy
Family
Alcyoniidae
Water Parameters
Temperature: 74-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-undefined
Min tank size
30 gallons
Flow Requirement
Low to Medium
Feeding Needs
Primarily photosynthetic; benefits from occasional small meaty foods (fish food, copepods) 1-2 times weekly

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