- Name:
Devils Hand Leather Coral
(View AKA's) - Family: Alcyoniidae
- Species: Leather Corals
- Scientific Name: Lobophytum sp
General info about Devils Hand Leather Coral
In general, Lobophytum species from the Family Alcyoniidae has a thick and heavy skin. They usually come in an encrusting form that either takes the shape of a bowl or standing straigt up in an erect position. It has projections called stalks that are fat, short and often has a compacted head that forms a fold or finger-like extensions which is often colored brown, tan, pink, green or yellow. They are easy to maintain in captivity making it an excellent choice for beginners.
For the Devils Hand Leather Coral, they are predominatly colored pinkish brown with light blue polyps. This are the water parameters for cultivating Devils Hand Leather Coral:
- Calcium: 385 - 450 ppm
- Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L
- Phosphates: 0
- Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
- Strontium: 8 -10 mg/L
- Temperature: 76° - 82° F (24° - 28° C)
- Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
- pH: 8.0 - 8.4
Devils Hand Leather Coral Diet & Nutrition
Devils Hand Leather Coral recives nourishment either through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. Photosynthetic nourishment is done through the presence of light which is further enhanced by the symbiotic zooxanthellae living within its tissues. Chemosynthetic nourishment is achieved through the absorption of nutrients in the water.
Fragging / Propagating Devils Hand Leather Coral
Aside from giving them ample space from other coral species, a Devils Hand Leather Coral should be placed in the top or middle portion of the tank. This is the part where it recieves maximum lighting and strong water flow which is deemed important for their growth.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Devils Hand Leather Coral
The Devil's Hand Leather Coral requires medium to high lighting and strong water flow.
Parasites & Diseases that Affect Devils Hand Leather Coral
The Devil's Hand Leather Coral are prone to nibbling by snails, bristleworms, flatworms and cyanobacteria where they can easily be infected with diseases.
Devils Hand Leather Coral Origin
The Devils Hand Leather Coral can be found in the Indo-Pacific Ocean and Red Sea. They are still abundant in the wild and is not yet listed as a threatened or endangered species.
Caution Should be Taken with Devils Hand Leather Coral
Devils Hand Leather Coral needs ample space between other species of corals.
How to Acclimate Devils Hand Leather Coral
Since the Devils Hand Leather Coral are marine species, salinity must be maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Devils Hand Leather Coral
It is believed that the presence of Devils Hand Leather Coral in a tank can restrain the growth of other coral species. This is manifested through the release of mucous which is toxic especially for stony corals. But this can easily be addressed with the use of a strong filtration system.
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