Where to buy Lobed Leather Coral
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About Lobed Leather Coral
Lobed Leather Coral has thick, branching polyps with deeply lobed, finger-like tentacles that give it a distinctive bumpy appearance. Coloration ranges from tan, brown, to yellow, often with contrasting polyp tips.
Key facts
- Family
- Alcyoniidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Additional Notes
- Lobed leathers are hardy and fast-growing. They may release allelopathic compounds; maintain good skimming and water changes. Can be aggressive to neighboring corals—provide adequate spacing.
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Appearance Description
- Lobed Leather Coral has thick, branching polyps with deeply lobed, finger-like tentacles that give it a distinctive bumpy appearance. Coloration ranges from tan, brown, to yellow, often with contrasting polyp tips.
- Coloration
- Tan, brown, yellow, or cream with variable polyp coloration
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Min tank size
- 40 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Moderate to strong water flow, but avoid direct strong current • Moderate to bright lighting (PAR 150-250) • Place in middle sections of aquarium • Primarily photosynthetic; occasional zooplankton/phytoplankton feeding beneficial • Stable water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, dKH 8-12
- Lighting Requirement
- Low to Medium (75-150 PAR)
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Flow Requirement
- Low to Medium
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