TSA Glowworm Toadstool Leather Coral

TSA Glowworm Toadstool Leather Coral

Sale price  $134.99 Regular price $159.99
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TSA Glowworm Toadstool Leather Coral

TSA Glowworm Toadstool Leather Coral

Sale price  $134.99 Regular price $159.99
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Grow your TSA Glowworm Toadstool with:

Quick Specs

Care Level
Shop live corals by care level: Easy
Flow
Shop live corals by flow: Moderate–High
Lighting
Shop live corals by lighting: Moderate–High
Placement
Shop live corals by placement: Mid–High
Growth Rate
Shop live corals by growth rate: Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive(chemical), 6–8 inches spacing
Feeding
Photosynthetic(primary), phytoplankton, microplankton, marine snow, dissolved organics, bacterioplankton, powdered coral foods
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.

FAQs Common questions about TSA Glowworm Toadstool Leather Coral

My Toadstool Leather has stayed closed and looks shiny for two weeks—normal or a problem?

Sarcophyton routinely sheds a waxy film to renew its surface, which can keep polyps retracted for days to weeks. Provide strong, varied flow to help the film slough off and avoid handling it. If you see tissue recession at the stalk/base, foul odor, or zero improvement after ~3 weeks, inspect for pests, increase aeration, run carbon, and consider an iodine dip.

Can clownfish hosting stress a Toadstool Leather?

Yes. Persistent rubbing can keep polyps retracted and slow growth, especially on small colonies. If hosting occurs, ensure the coral is large and in moderate–strong flow so mucus and detritus don’t accumulate. Offer alternative sites (e.g., a large soft coral or surrogate) to distract the pair. Monitor for tissue abrasion; if it worsens, temporarily shield the coral or rearrange rockwork.

The stalk is turning mushy and the coral is leaning—how do I save it?

Likely bacterial rot from trapped detritus or low flow. Increase flow around the base, siphon debris, and run fresh carbon. If rot is advancing, cut the healthy cap above the necrotic area and reattach to new rubble. An iodine dip can help. Check for leather-eating nudibranchs at night. Keep nutrients reasonable and avoid repeated moves during recovery.

Do Toadstools release chemicals that affect nearby corals?

Yes. Sarcophyton produces allelopathic compounds that can stunt or irritate neighbors, especially SPS downcurrent. Mitigate with ample space, strong skimming, regular carbon use, and steady water changes. Place the leather where its outflow won’t bathe sensitive species. Watch for reduced polyp extension in adjacent corals; moving them or increasing chemical filtration often resolves the issue.
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