Tank setup
A minimum 150L aquarium suits Lobophytum Leather Coral. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Temperature
24° - 27 °C
Max size
25 cm
Min tank
150 L
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A ridged, lobed leather coral closely related to the toadstools and equally hardy. Tolerates a wide range of light and flow.
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Everything you need to keep Lobophytum Leather Coral healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 150L aquarium suits Lobophytum Leather Coral. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Lobophytum Leather Coral is photosynthetic. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Lobophytum Leather Coral is generally peaceful; chemically competitive. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful; chemically competitive tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Lobophytum Leather Coral vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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