Cladiella Coral Profile

Genus:

Pachyclavularia

Common Species:

C. australis, C. humesi, C. hunisi, C. aphaerophoro

Common Names:

Finger Leather Coral, Colt Coral.

Captive Care Notes:

Finger Leather and Colt Corals are hardy and adaptable to most conditions of light levels and water movement. Most Finger Leather and Colt Corals are found at mid-water levels in the ocean, so moderate light and current levels are optimal for them in captivity. These corals are safe with fish, crustaceans and motile invertebrates. Using a highly-developed mucus capture and transport system, these corals derive nutrients by collecting and ingesting particulate matter suspended in the water around them, and from their zooxanthellae.

Care Level:

Easy. Good starter corals for beginners.

Diet & Feeding:

See "What Do I Feed My Corals?" for feeding information.