Young Blushing Finger Leather Coral
Sinularia sp
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Water parameters
Maintaining a stable and appropriate temperature is critical for the survival of aquatic life.
pH 7.8 - 8.4 potential of HydrogenMeasuring the acidity or alkalinity of water on a 0–14 scale, where 7 is neutral, 7 is alkaline.
NO3 1-20 ppm NitrateWhile less toxic than ammonia, high nitrate levels (above 40–80 ppm) are important to monitor because they can cause fish stress, stunted growth, and harmful algae blooms.
NO2 <0.0001 ppm NitriteIt is a highly toxic, intermediate compound in the nitrogen cycle produced from broken-down ammonia
PO4 0.01 - 0.1 ppm PhosphateIt is essential for plant development but must be managed, as excess levels trigger nuisance algae blooms and inhibit coral calcification.
NH3 <0.1 ppm AmmoniaIt is the primary killer of aquarium fish, causing gill damage, stress, and death
Ca 380 - 450 ppm CalciumSupporting the growth, skeletal structure, and shell formation of corals, mollusks, crustaceans, and coralline algae
KH 8 - 12 dKH AlkalinityIt acts as a shield, neutralizing acids to prevent dangerous pH "crashes" that can harm fish, corals, and plants.
Mg 1200 - 1400 ppm MagnesiumIt enables coral growth by supporting skeletal formation, assists in metabolic processes, and ensures that calcium is available for corals, clams, and coralline algae.
SG 1.023 - 1.026 SG SalinityEssential for maintaining stable, natural water parameters, proper osmoregulation, and stress-free environments for marine fish and corals
ORP 250 - 400 mV Oxidation-Reduction PotentialA higher positive mV indicates clean, oxygen-rich water with high water quality, while low readings indicate high pollution.
About Young Blushing Finger Leather Coral
General information
In general, leather corals from the family Alcyoniidae are flat with a lobe shape. Their name is derived from the texture of their skin which is leather-like. They usually grow fast taking an encrusting form and easy to maintain which makes them ideal for newbie aquarist.
For the Young Blushing Finger Leather Coral, they are predominatly colored pale pink with red polyps. This are the water parameters for cultivating Young Blushing Finger Leather Coral:
- Calcium: 380 – 430 ppm
- Alkalinity: 2.5 – 3.00 MEQ/L
- Phosphates: > 0.05 mg/L
- Magnesium: 1200 – 1350
- Strontium: 8 -10 mg/L
- Temperature: 68° – 83° F (20° – 28° C)
- Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 – 1.025
- pH: 8.0 – 8.4
Diet & nutrition
Young Blushing Finger Leather Coral are both photsynthetic and chemosynthetic. This mean that they get their nutrition from light (photosynthesis) and from the absorption of nutrients present in the water (chemosynthesis).
Determining sex
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Young Blushing Finger Leather Coral. While they can survive a wide range of environmental parameters, you need to provide them with ample space from other corals since they are known to grow fast. They also have a symbiotic relationship with an algae called zooxanthellae that lives within their tissues.
Breeding & spawning
Young Blushing Finger Leather Coral, as well as other species of soft corals, requires moderate to intense lighting and strong water flow.
Origination
In the wild, Young Blushing Finger Leather Coral are usually found near the shore amongst coral rubble and in sandy areas of the reef. Their population is thriving within the Western Pacific Ocean particularly in New Caledonia, Palau and Hong Kong.
Cautions
Young Blushing Finger Leather Coral are semi-aggressive and toxic to most species of stony corals.
Acclimation process
Young Blushing Finger Leather Coral are marine species, therefore salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity. You need to acclimatize them in their new environment for at least 30 minutes before setting them in their final position in the tank.
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