Highlighter Toadstool Leather Coral
$99.99
Sale price
$99.99
Regular price
$129.99
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Highlighter Toadstool Leather Coral
$99.99
Sale price
$99.99
Regular price
$129.99
SKU: CTOXHighlighterLeatherToadstool
Grow your corals with:
Care Level
Easy
Lighting
Moderate–High
Flow
Moderate–High
Placement
Mid–High
Temperament
Semi-aggressive (chemical warfare—6–8 inches spacing)
Feeding
photosynthetic (primary), phytoplankton, microplankton, marine snow, powdered coral foods
Highlighter Toadstool Leather Coral FAQ's
Why does my Highlighter Toadstool stay closed for a week or more?
Sarcophyton regularly “sheds” a waxy film to clear algae and detritus. During this, it can stay closed for days. Increase random, moderate–strong flow to lift the film, and keep surfaces clean. If closure exceeds two weeks, check for chemical stress from nearby corals, run fresh carbon, verify stable alkalinity/salinity, and rule out pests or tissue damage at the base.
My coral’s neon glow is fading—what should I adjust?
Color dulls with weak spectrum, unstable nutrients, or excessive PAR. Target moderate PAR (150–250) with strong blue/violet for fluorescence. Keep nutrients detectable (nitrate 2–10 ppm, phosphate 0.03–0.1 ppm); ultra-low nutrients can pale leathers. Avoid sudden light jumps; ramp LEDs slowly. Improve flow so the surface stays clean—film buildup can mute color.
How do I manage chemical aggression from this coral?
Sarcophyton releases terpenes that can stunt stonies and other softies. Provide space and strong, indirect flow downcurrent of sensitive corals. Run high-quality carbon and change it regularly; a good skimmer helps. Watch for retracted polyps or burning in neighbors. Large water changes after rescapes or fragging reduce spikes. Avoid physical contact—its mucus is irritating.
Can clownfish hosting harm this coral?
Yes—persistent nuzzling can keep polyps retracted and abrade tissue, especially on smaller specimens. If hosting causes droop or recession, increase flow, consider a mesh guard until it recovers, and give the coral a sturdier, stable perch. Offering alternative hosts (e.g., large Euphyllia or a surrogate like a fake anemone) can redirect attention.
Description
Photo is of mother colony. Frags are typically ¾" – 1" in size.
Photo is of the mother colony. You will receive a frag on a 3/4" frag plug.
