🌊 Overview

Leather Corals—including Sinularia, Sarcophyton, and Lobophytum—are hardy soft corals ideal for beginner and advanced reefers. Their flexible nature and mesmerizing movements make them a stunning addition to reef tanks.

📏 Tank Requirements

• Temperature: 75–80°F (24–27°C)
• Salinity: 1.024–1.026 SG
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: 8–10 dKH
• Flow: Moderate to strong; avoid direct blast
• Lighting: Moderate to high PAR (100–250); T5 or LED recommended

📍 Placement Tips

Position Leather Corals on stable rockwork with room to expand. Avoid placing them near aggressive stony corals; they release chemicals that may affect neighbors. Active carbon filtration helps mitigate allelopathy.

🥣 Feeding

Though photosynthetic, Leather Corals benefit from target feeding. Use phytoplankton or coral foods like Reef Roids weekly to promote growth and polyp extension.

⚠️ Troubleshooting

• Shedding: Normal part of growth—remove excess mucus with gentle flow.
• No polyp extension: Check lighting, flow, and water parameters.
• Discoloration: Evaluate lighting intensity or possible aggression from nearby corals.

🧠 Expert Insight

TRSC Aquatics recommends acclimating Leather Corals slowly. Use light ramping and proper iodine levels to reduce stress during transition.