Finger leather coral
Cladiella sp.
Family : Alcyoniidae
Finger-shaped soft coral, easy to keep in a reef aquarium.
Description
Cladiella sp. forms finger-like colonies up to 20 cm in height. The polyps are retractile and appear as small bumps on the branches. Coloration ranges from light brown to beige, sometimes with greenish hues. Growth occurs in dense clumps. There is no obvious sexual dimorphism, but asexual reproduction by fragmentation is common.
Habitat
Region :
Shallow coral reefs, often on reef slopes with moderate water flow. It is found in well-lit areas as well as partial shade. It colonizes hard substrates and coral rubble.
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Care
Care notes
Tank size at least 100 L with moderate lighting and moderate water flow. Parameters should be stable: temperature 24-27°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. It feeds mainly on zooxanthellae but appreciates supplemental phytoplankton. Compatible with most reef fish, but avoid aggressive corals. Special care is needed as it may release toxins when stressed.
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