{"product_id":"green-finger-leather-pea-f-oc2786","title":"Green Finger Leather","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Finger Leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Full Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Finger Leather, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinularia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a branching soft coral prized for its upright finger-like growth form, textured surface, and attractive green coloration. This specimen displays pale green to yellow-green tissue across a branching colony with numerous small polyps distributed over the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinger leather corals in the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinularia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e do not build a hard calcium carbonate skeleton like stony corals. Instead, their structure is supported by fleshy tissue reinforced with microscopic calcium carbonate elements called sclerites. This gives the colony a flexible but durable form that can sway gently with aquarium water movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe branching structure of Green Finger Leather creates a strong vertical shape in a reef display. As the coral grows, individual lobes and finger-like branches may elongate and divide, producing a fuller, more complex colony. Under suitable reef aquarium lighting, the green coloration can become especially noticeable against darker rockwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinularia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy. They can also absorb dissolved nutrients and capture very small suspended particles from the water. Stable water chemistry, moderate lighting, and moderate variable water movement generally support healthy growth, polyp extension, and coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many leather corals, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinularia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may periodically shed a thin surface layer. During this natural process, the colony may remain closed or appear glossy for a period of time before reopening. Moderate water movement helps remove this shed layer and keeps the coral surface clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause multiple \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinularia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species can share very similar branching growth forms and coloration, exact species identification cannot be made reliably from appearance alone. For this specimen, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinularia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most appropriate scientific identification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinularia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finger Leather Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate, indirect and variable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Middle areas of the aquarium, with adjustment based on lighting intensity and flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-aggressive; provide room from neighboring corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef safe with appropriate spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also absorb dissolved nutrients and capture very small suspended planktonic particles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Branching, finger-like fleshy soft coral colony supported by internal sclerites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain stable reef aquarium temperature and salinity with reasonably stable alkalinity and nutrient levels. Avoid rapid swings in water chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finger leather corals may periodically shed a thin waxy surface layer. Moderate variable water movement helps remove this layer and encourages normal polyp extension. Provide adequate spacing because leather corals can grow rapidly and may release chemical compounds that affect nearby corals. Activated carbon and regular water changes can help reduce chemical interactions in mixed reef aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67913007202537,"sku":"F OC2786","price":47.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/green-finger-leather-soft-premium-frags-pea-F-oc2786.jpg?v=1794253136","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/green-finger-leather-pea-f-oc2786","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}