Thick finger leather

Cladiella pachyclados

CoralMarine

Cladiella pachyclados is a soft coral of the family Alcyoniidae. It forms colonies of thick finger-like lobes, beige to brown. It is very hardy and spreads quickly, covering rocks.

Recommended parameters

ParameterRecommended range
Temperature24–28
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12
KH8–12
NO₃≤ 15
PO₄≤ 0.2

Care

Difficulty1/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank60 L
Min. group1
Adult size20 cm
Lifespan5 ans
Temperamentpeaceful

Care notes

Moderate lighting, low to moderate flow. Tolerates higher nutrient levels. Beware of its fast growth that can overgrow the tank.