How much light does a leather coral need?

How much light does a leather coral need?

Lighting & Flow Requirements: The Toadstool Leather requires moderate water flow and low to moderate lighting (PAR 80-250). T5’s, Metal Halides, or LED’s can all grow Leather Corals when the proper PAR levels are provided. We recommend a 14-20K color spectrum for best coloration.

How fast does leather coral grow?

They can grow twelve inches or more in a matter of months! Just make sure to properly care for them and they will blossom before your eyes!

Are leather corals aggressive?

The Finger Leather Coral is very aggressive. The S. notanda is toxic toward other corals due to their release of terpenes (poisons to ward off encroaching corals). They have been known to harm some stony coral species of Acropora like the Staghorn Acropora A.

Are leather corals hard to keep?

Leather Coral Care Leather Corals are quite hardy and some of the easiest corals to keep. They can grow into beautiful, impressive specimens in the soft coral reef tank. They are considered the best beginner aquarium soft corals, are commonly available, and for the most part are reasonably priced.

Can you dip a leather coral?

I’d only use an iodine bath on any coral. Freshwater dips can rupturt cells, especially on LPS and SPS but I don’t chance it with my leathers or softies either. So if that’s what you want to try it may revitalize your toadstool. It’ll surely rid it of any pests that might be irritating it.

Why do leather corals shed?

Some Leather or Family Alcyoniidae corals periodically slough-off a thin top layer of tissue. This shedding process is not a regenerative action, but one that serves to rid the coral’s surface of accumulated waste, debris, and algae.

Why is my leather coral turning brown?

The Cause: Corals typically turn brown as a result of the overproduction of zooxanthellae (a type of algae) inside of a corals tissue. As zooxanthellae levels increase, they block the coral’s natural pigments causing them to turn brown.

Can you dip toadstool leather coral?

I have dipped many toadstools and never had any problem.