Toadstool Leather 1" frag

Toadstool Leather 1" fragToadstool Leather Coral (Sarcophyton sp.) Flowing Cap of Reef Softies The Toadstool Leather Coral is a hardy soft coral with a broad, mushroom like cap and long flowing polyps that sway gracefully in the current. Its an excellent choice for beginners and a staple in many reef tanks thanks to its ease of care and peaceful temperament. Coral Highlights: Cap Shaped Growth Rounded top that expands as it matures Flowing Polyps Long, feathery tentacles

Toadstool Leather Coral (Sarcophyton sp.) – Flowing Cap of Reef Softies

The Toadstool Leather Coral is a hardy soft coral with a broad, mushroom-like cap and long flowing polyps that sway gracefully in the current. It’s an excellent choice for beginners and a staple in many reef tanks thanks to its ease of care and peaceful temperament.

Coral Highlights:

• 🍄 Cap-Shaped Growth – Rounded top that expands as it matures

• 🌊 Flowing Polyps – Long, feathery tentacles extend under moderate flow

• 💡 Lighting: Moderate to high PAR (100–250) – adapts well to different light levels

• 🌬️ Flow: Moderate to strong – encourages polyp extension and health

• 🧪 Parameters:

  • Temp: 75–78°F

  • Salinity: 1.025

  • dKH: 8–11

  • Calcium: 400–450 ppm

  • Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm

  • Nitrate: 5–15 ppm

  • Phosphate: 0.03–0.08 ppm

Placement: Mid to upper tank; leave room for expansion as the cap grows
Feeding: Fully photosynthetic, no direct feeding needed — may benefit from amino acids
Growth: Moderate to fast; may shed waxy layers during growth spurts (normal)
Care Level: Very Easy – Great for all experience levels

📦 Note: Frags are not WYSIWYG. Toadstools vary in polyp length, cap shape, and color based on light and flow.