Aussie Sinularia Leather (3.5 Inches)

About this coral

Aussie Sinularia Leather (3.5 Inches) is a soft coral in the genus Sinularia (often sold in the aquarium trade as “leather” or “finger leather” corals). In a reef aquarium, it’s valued for adding soft, textured growth and for functioning as a photosynthetic coral that benefits from stable reef lighting and consistent water movement. Use it as a hardy beginner-friendly soft coral to build a diverse softie display on live rock or other stable reef structures, while keeping the tank’s chemistry and flow within typical leather-coral ranges.

Features:

• Soft Sinularia leather coral commonly kept as an approachable, beginner-friendly reef soft coral in hobby setups.
• Typically responds well to moderate lighting rather than intense blasting light.
• Prefers moderate-to-strong, steady water flow to help keep it healthy and positioned.
• Best placed on stable rock where it can attach and receive adequate flow without being constantly blasted.
• Leathers can release substances that may affect other corals; use space and cautious placement in mixed reefs.
• Provide stable temperature, salinity, and pH and avoid abrupt changes when acclimating or performing tank work.
• Routine reef husbandry (clean water, proper feeding opportunities, and consistent parameters) supports long-term health.

Specifications:

• Scientific group: Sinularia (leather/finger leather soft coral; exact species/morph not verified)
• Care level: Beginner-friendly / hardy (general guidance for leather corals)
• Lighting: Moderate lighting (general guidance for Sinularia/leather corals)
• Water flow: Moderate to high / well-circulated flow (general guidance for Sinularia/leather corals)
• Temperature: About 72–78 °F (general guidance)
• Salinity (SG): About 1.024–1.026 (general guidance)
• pH: About 8.1–8.4 (general guidance)