What lighting does Sarcophyton glaucum need?

Sarcophyton glaucum (Toadstool Leather) requires High lighting for optimal growth and coloration.

What water flow does Sarcophyton glaucum need?

Sarcophyton glaucum (Toadstool Leather) thrives with High water flow.

What family does Sarcophyton glaucum belong to?

Sarcophyton glaucum belongs to the family Sarcophytidae. This classification is verified by WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species), AphiaID 209621.

Soft Coral

Sarcophyton glaucum

Toadstool Leather

Classic toadstool with retractable polyps. Sheds mucus coating periodically — normal.

Genus Sarcophyton

Family Sarcophytidae

WoRMS AphiaID: 209621

Feeding Photosynthetic

Fragging Cut Branch

Care Parameters

Lighting

High

Flow

High

Placement

mid-top

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Temperature

75-80°F / 24-27°C

Alkalinity

8-12 dKH

Calcium

400-450 ppm

Primary source: Tidal Gardens 10 observations across 5 sources

Care Data by Source

Source	Light	Flow	Placement	Temperament	Care	Samples
LiveAquaria	Moderate-High	Moderate	all	peaceful	Moderate	4
AllCorals Ref	Moderate-High	Moderate-High	mid-top	semi-aggressive	easy	1
Strictly Fish	—	Low	—	—	—	1
Tidal Gardens PRIMARY	High	High	—	—	—	2
Top Shelf Aquatics	High	High	—	—	—	2

Price Intelligence

Price Range

$5 — $399.99

Average

$92.26

Data Points

576

vs Soft Coral Avg

+19%

frag

$12.99 — $79.99

avg $54.32 · 3 listings

colony

$59.99 — $179.99

avg $133.22 · 13 listings

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Prices in USD from 16 sources across the coral marketplace.

Gallery

Cards in Collection

24 cards for Sarcophyton glaucum