Sarcophyton latum

Difficulty: Easy

Light: Medium/High, see comments

Aggression: Not aggressive

Hardiness: Bulletproof

Growth Rate: Medium

Availability: Somewhat common

Introduction

Simple looking Sarcophyton species. One of the more easily identifiable species in this genus. Primarily consists of the main stalk and capitulum/crown but not as prominent of a changeover between the stalk and crown as typically seen in the genus. i.e. Not the typical "mushroom" appearance typical of many of the genus.

Common Names

Leather Coral

Scientific Names

Sarcophyton latum

Hardiness

Easy

Flow

Low/Medium (occasional turbulence/wave-action recommended)

Lighting

Medium/High

Placement

Middle

Feeding

N/A

Propagation

Asexual reproduction

Simple cut and placement for asexual propagation. i.e. "fragging"

Closeup of the freshly cut lobe of the s. latum pictured at top.

(Lighting: 250W 20,000K Metal Halides supplemented with 110W actinics bulbs)

Sexual Reproduction

Sexual maturity is probably reached after the coral attains 10~15cm circumference. (Verseveldt)

Predators

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