Remarkable sinularia

Sinularia notanda

Family : Alcyoniidae

CoralMarineleather-coral

A soft coral with digitate lobes and a rough surface, often brightly colored. Less common but very decorative.

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Popularity
Soft coral
no calcareous skeleton
Availability
Common in shops
Shop availability
IUCN Status
NE
Not Evaluated
Biotope
Indo-Pacific
Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

Sinularia notanda is characterized by elongated, branched lobes resembling fingers. Its texture is firm and the surface is covered with small warts. Colors range from olive green to purple. Polyps are large and conspicuous. It produces moderate allelopathic compounds. Growth is slow to moderate, reaching 20 cm. It prefers moderate lighting and low to moderate flow.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, sandy areas

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature2428 °C
pH8.18.4
GH812 °dGH
KH812 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 10 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.08 mg/L
Calcium
≥ 400 ppm
Magnesium
≥ 1250 ppm
Light
Medium
Flow
Low

Care

Difficulty
3/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
60 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
20 cm
Lifespan
7 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
fragmentation

Care notes

Parameters: 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Moderate lighting (PAR 60-100), low to moderate flow. Sensitive to high nitrates (>10 ppm). Feed with phytoplankton or liquid foods twice a week. Minimum tank volume 60 liters. Compatible with peaceful fish. Avoid aggressive corals nearby. Fragmentation possible but delicate.

Similar species

Espèces proches, même habitat ou même maintenance

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