Where to buy Hard Finger Leather Coral
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About Hard Finger Leather Coral
Sinularia dura displays thick, blunt finger-like polyps that extend from a common base, typically brown, tan, or grey in coloration with occasional mottling or banding. Its dense finger structure and relatively rigid branching pattern distinguish it from softer Sinularia species.
Key facts
- Flow Requirement
- Low to Medium
- Family
- Alcyoniidae
- Feeding Needs
- Light supplemental feeding
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific coral reefs from the Red Sea eastward through Southeast Asia and Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.
- Coral Type
- Soft
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Care difficulty
- Easy
- Coloration
- Brown, tan, grey, or beige; sometimes with darker mottling or subtle banding on the fingers.
- Growth Rate
- Easy
- Care Requirements
- • Place in moderate to strong lighting (PAR 150-250) • Requires moderate water flow to prevent sediment buildup • Tolerant of varied water parameters; prefers stable conditions • Supplement with occasional mysis or plankton feeding • Keep away from aggressive corals; produces allelopathic compounds
- Additional Notes
- Hard finger leathers are hardy and forgiving. Be cautious of their potent chemical allelopathy—maintain adequate spacing from neighboring corals to prevent damage.
- Lighting Requirement
- Moderate (150–250 PAR)
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