Elegant leather coral
Sarcophyton elegans
Familia : Alcyoniidae
A soft coral with fine, slender lobes, more delicate than S. trocheliophorum. Valued for its graceful shape.
Descripción
Sarcophyton elegans is distinguished by its elongated, finger-like lobes, often light beige to pink. The stalk is short and broad. Polyps are small and retractable. It grows slower than other Sarcophyton and can reach 30 cm. It also produces allelopathic toxins. In the aquarium, it prefers moderate lighting and low flow. Asexual reproduction by fragmentation is possible.
Hábitat
Región :
Coral reefs, outer slopes
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Cuidado
Notas de cuidado
Parameters similar to S. trocheliophorum: 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Moderate lighting (PAR 50-80), low to moderate flow. Beware of toxins: space it from other corals. Feed with phytoplankton or liquid foods once a week. A minimum of 80 liters is recommended. Compatible with peaceful fish and shrimp. Avoid coral-eating fish.