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Finger Leather Coral (Sinularia)

The Sinularia Finger Leather Coral is also referred to as the Thin Finger Leather Coral, or Knobby Finger Leather Coral, and is normally a shade of brown or tan. With well over 100 different species within the genus, it is very difficult to identify exact species because there is so much variation even within species. It is closely related to both the Alcyonium and the Cladiella genera.

Sinularia sp.

Quick Stats: Finger Leather Coral (Sinularia)
Family: Alcyoniidae Range: Indo-Pacific Color Form: Brown, Tan Ideal Supplements: Iodine, Strontium, Trace elements Reef Compatible: Yes Tank Conditions: 72-78ºF; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Water Flow: Medium to Strong Light: High Dominance: Semi-aggressive Placement: All levels Care Level: Easy

Its behavior is described as semi-aggressive, so adequate space must be provided between it and other corals within the reef system. It can be toxic to some species of hard corals, so care should be taken when added to a reef aquarium, taking into account its placement and size relative to the size of the aquarium. Maintenance in the reef aquarium is very easy, making the Sinularia Finger Leather Coral an excellent coral for the beginning through expert reef aquarist. It will require medium to high lighting combined with medium to strong water movement. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of iodine, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.

The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provides the majority of its nutritional needs from the light driven process of photosynthesis. It will also benefit from additional food such as micro-plankton, baby brine shrimp, or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.

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