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Sarcophyton Coral Profile

By Stan & Debbie Hauter, About.com

Sarcophyton CoralP. Daniels
Genus: Sarcophyton

Common Species:

  • S. ehrenbergi, S. elegans, S. glaucum, S. trocheliophorum
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    Common Names:

  • Toadstool Coral, Leather Coral, Mushroom Leather Coral, Trough Coral
  • Notes:

  • Good beginner's coral.
  • Adapts well to most lighting schemes & current levels.
  • Not tolerant of high currents.
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  • Excellent for propagation.
  • Rapid growing.
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