What kind of coral is this?

[sueandherzoo]

I placed an order with swf.com and one of the items was a "mystery coral". I received it and am impressed with it's health and size but being a newbie I'm not exactly sure what it IS! I'm guessing it's some sort of leather?
Once I find out what it is I will do the homework and figure out what conditions it likes best. Since I have three tanks up and running I'm sure I should be able to find someplace it will be happy. Thanks in advance!
Sue

 

[maryg]

Looks like some kind of leather. Moderate flow qnd lighting.

 

[spanko]

Sarcophyton sp. leather coral. Toadstool or mushroom.

 

[sueandherzoo]

Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/2906280
Sarcophyton sp. leather coral.
You sure do get around, dontcha? LOL Always such a pleasant surprise to find you in my threads and you always have the answers! (and the graphics!)
Thanks.
Sue

 

[spanko]

Aw, kind words Sue, thank you.
You are welcome,
Henry

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by SueAndHerZoo
http:///forum/post/2906285
You sure do get around, dontcha? LOL Always such a pleasant surprise to find you in my threads and you always have the answers! (and the graphics!)
Thanks.
Sue
Now he had to go out a buy a larger size hat

 

[florida joe]

If you like it now wait until it gets acclimated

 

[sueandherzoo]

Oh wow - that thing is gorgeous! I noticed mine has more "nubbies" than it did yesterday - dare I hope it might look that good??????
I need to find a good spot for it - do you suggest up high on a rock or on the sand bed?
Sue

 

[teresaq]

Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2907052
If you like it now wait until it gets acclimated

Very nice leather. Never seen a pink on like that. Did you get that in naples.
T

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by SueAndHerZoo
http:///forum/post/2907261
Oh wow - that thing is gorgeous! I noticed mine has more "nubbies" than it did yesterday - dare I hope it might look that good??????
I need to find a good spot for it - do you suggest up high on a rock or on the sand bed?
Sue
I have my leather on the CC I like to start all my corals there until they get acclimated then move them higher in the tank if I want and see how they do. This guy seems to like it just where it started so there he stayed

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by TeresaQ
http:///forum/post/2907503
Very nice leather. Never seen a pink on like that. Did you get that in naples.
T
T I got that pink leather at Salt Water Solutions. They are now on Bonita Beach Road not to far west of 75

 

[teresaq]

Joe, I havent been there in a long time, So many stores have closed lately I got tired of driving around just to find them closed. I will have to go check them out
T

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by TeresaQ
http:///forum/post/2909281
Joe, I havent been there in a long time, So many stores have closed lately I got tired of driving around just to find them closed. I will have to go check them out
T

T I was there last Saturday. They are doing a brisk business