{"product_id":"green-devils-hand-leather-pea-hp-oc1919","title":"Green Devil’s Hand Leather","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Devil’s Hand Leather, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobophytum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a colonial leather coral recognized for its thick, fleshy tissue and broad finger-like lobes that create the distinctive hand-shaped growth form reflected in its common name. This specimen displays an attractive green coloration with a dense pattern of tiny polyp openings covering the surface of the colony. When the polyps extend, the coral develops a softer, finely textured appearance; when retracted, the smooth leathery surface and sculptural lobes become more prominent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobophytum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corals contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that supply much of their nutritional energy, while their polyps can also capture fine suspended organic material. Because species-level identification within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobophytum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cannot be confirmed reliably from external appearance alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobophytum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most scientifically appropriate designation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobophytum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. is generally hardy and adaptable in an established reef aquarium. Provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate to strong, variable water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to encourage polyp extension and prevent debris from collecting on the coral’s surface. Devil’s Hand Leathers periodically shed a thin waxy outer layer, during which the polyps may remain closed and the coral can appear dull or glossy for several days. Good water movement helps remove this layer naturally. Place the colony on stable rockwork with enough room for the fleshy lobes to expand as it grows. Maintain stable temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate. Most nutrition is supplied through photosynthesis, while dissolved and fine suspended organic material may supplement its diet. In mixed reef systems, regular water changes, efficient filtration, and activated carbon can be beneficial because leather corals may release dissolved compounds that affect neighboring corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67721549709545,"sku":"HP OC1919","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/green-devils-hand-leather-soft-coral-colonies-pea-HP-OC1919.jpg?v=1792456859","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/green-devils-hand-leather-pea-hp-oc1919","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}