Toadstool Leather Coral Profile

The Toadstool Leather Coral, belonging to the Sarcophyton genus, is a popular soft coral known for its distinctive mushroom-like appearance. Its cap-like top, often creamy white, tan, or green, is covered with small polyps that extend during the day to filter feed and retract at night. Unlike stony corals, Toadstool Leather Corals do not have a hard calcium carbonate skeleton, making them more flexible and less rigid. They thrive in a variety of light conditions and moderate to strong water flow, which helps to keep their surface clean and free of debris. Toadstool Leather Corals are hardy and relatively easy to care for, making them suitable for both novice and experienced aquarists. They add a dynamic and graceful presence to reef tanks, contributing to the diversity and aesthetic appeal of the aquarium environment.