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Sinularia Coral Profile

By Stan & Debbie Hauter, About.com

Sinularia CoralKeoki & Yuko Stender

Genus:

Sinularia

Common Species

  • S. asterolobato, S. brassica, S. densa, S. dura, S. flixibilis, S. fungoidus, S. gibbersoa and about 90 others
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    Common Names

  • Cabbage Leather Coral, Finger Leather Coral, Knobby Leather Coral, Flexible Leather Coral, Flat Leather Coral
  • Notes

  • Tolerant to different light and current levels
  • Prefers bright light and moderate to high current
  • Some species are extremely toxic

  • Can poison hard corals in an aquarium
  • Some species contain a strong neurotoxin which affects humans

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