Where to buy Elegant Leather Coral
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About Elegant Leather Coral
Sarcophyton elegans features a distinctive leather-textured polyp crown in shades of tan, brown, gold, or red that sits atop a smooth, barrel-shaped stalk. The polyp head retracts fully into the stalk when stressed, and the entire coral can reach 8 inches in diameter.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Place in moderate to strong lighting (200-300 PAR) • Requires moderate water flow to prevent detritus buildup • Feed occasionally with small zooplankton or phytoplankton 2-3x weekly • Maintain 1.024-1.026 salinity, 75-80°F, stable pH 8.1-8.3 • Performs best with good water quality and regular water changes
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Coral Type
- Soft
- Growth Rate
- Easy
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Additional Notes
- Elegant leather corals are hardy and can tolerate various conditions. Ensure adequate space for polyp extension and water circulation to prevent rot and promote health.
- Feeding Needs
- Light supplemental feeding
- Care difficulty
- Easy
- Flow Requirement
- Low to Medium
- Appearance Description
- Sarcophyton elegans features a distinctive leather-textured polyp crown in shades of tan, brown, gold, or red that sits atop a smooth, barrel-shaped stalk. The polyp head retracts fully into the stalk when stressed, and the entire coral can reach 8 inches in diameter.
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Lighting Requirement
- Moderate (100–200 PAR)
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