Mushroom Leather Coral

Although it is a peaceful coral with a low aggressive nature, it may crowd or dominate nearby reef inhabitants because of its sheer size. In addition, the toadstool leather coral’s natural defense system of chemical warfare can be dangerous to other creatures.

Common Name(s): Toadstool Mushroom Leather Coral
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Sarcophyton sp., Toadstool or Mushroom Leather Coral
Care Level : Easy
Lighting Requirements: Medium
Flow Requirements: Medium
Tank Position: Any
Feeding Requirements: Photosynthetic
Temperament / Behavior: Passive
Other Comments:Like other leather corals, the toadstool leather coral primarily relies on its symbiotic relationship with photosynthetic algae for its nutritional content. The more access the toadstool leather coral has to strong lighting cuts down on the need for supplemental feeding sources, which are obtained often in the form of phytoplankton.

Although it is a peaceful coral with a low aggressive nature, it may crowd or dominate nearby reef inhabitants because of its sheer size. In addition, the toadstool leather coral’s natural defense system of chemical warfare can be dangerous to other creatures, as the toxins are produced in times of stress and overcrowding.