Leather Corals

Sarcophyton

Sarcophytons are often called Mushroom or Toadstool leathers.
They generally have a thick stalk with a leathery top,
which changes appearance remarkably from fuzzy (when the polyps
are all extended), to smooth like leather (when they are retracted.)
There are probably over thirty species that come in from time
to time, though of course it is impossible to order any one kind.
They are great beginner corals and easy to keep. Many of them can
produce a toxic slime, so if you lose one, get it out of
the tank right away. Some clownfish have been known to
accept Sarcophytons as a substitute for anemones.

Coral Identification Index

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