Finger leather coral
Cladiella sp.
CoralMarine
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.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–27 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| KH | 8–12 |
| Salinity | 1.023–1.025 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 10 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.1 |
Care
Difficulty3/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank100 L
Min. group1
Adult size20 cm
Lifespan10 ans
Temperamentreef-safe
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.