Ehrenberg's leather coral
Sarcophyton ehrenbergi
CoralMarine
Sarcophyton ehrenbergi is a soft coral of the family Alcyoniidae. It forms a mushroom-shaped colony with a thick stalk and a folded cap. It is very hardy and can grow large. It produces toxins that may inhibit the growth of other corals.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| GH | 8–12 |
| KH | 8–12 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 10 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.1 |
Care
Difficulty2/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank100 L
Min. group1
Adult size30 cm
Lifespan10 ans
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Care notes
Requires moderate to intense lighting and moderate flow. Tolerates a wide range of parameters. Beware of allelopathic toxins, place away from other corals.