Toadstool Leather (Sarcophyton) - Soft Coral - Easy

The Toadstool Leather Coral, Sarcophyton, is a hardy and iconic soft coral recognized for its large, mushroom-like cap and long, waving polyps. Its resilience and dramatic appearance make it a favorite for classrooms and educational aquariums, offering a living example of how soft corals adapt and thrive on reefs. Educational Value: Demonstrates soft coral biology, with no rigid skeleton, making it a clear contrast to stony corals. Highlights polyp extension and retraction behaviors, as the coral periodically sheds its outer layer to renew its surface. Serves as an example of allelopathy, showing how some soft corals release chemicals to compete for space. Provides an excellent case study of symbiosis with zooxanthellae, linking coral health to light availability. Product Options: Small Frag (1–1.5") – Starter frag ideal for long-term classroom observation and growth studies. 3"+ Colony – Established specimen with a developed “toadstool” cap and extended polyps, perfect for immediate c