{"product_id":"green-devils-hand-leather-pea-hp-oc1933","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 base and broad finger-like lobes that can develop into irregular hand-shaped projections as the colony matures. This specimen displays bright yellow-green to lime coloration with a dense pattern of tiny polyp openings across the surface. When the polyps are extended, the colony develops a softer, finely textured appearance; when retracted, the leathery surface and lobed structure are especially apparent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobophytum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corals contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide 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 established 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 accumulating across the colony. Like many leather corals, Devil’s Hand Leathers periodically shed a thin waxy surface layer; during this process the coral may close its polyps and appear dull or glossy for several days. Good water movement helps remove this layer. Place on stable rockwork with sufficient room for the fleshy lobes to expand and grow. Maintain stable temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate. Most nutrition is supplied through photosynthesis, though dissolved and fine suspended organic material may supplement its diet. In mixed reef systems, regular water changes, efficient filtration, and activated carbon can be useful 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":67721412772073,"sku":"HP OC1933","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-OC1933.jpg?v=1792444902","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/green-devils-hand-leather-pea-hp-oc1933","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}