Long Polyp Toadstool, Sarcophyton, Leather Soft Coral, 2" to 3" - AquaCultured For Sale -

ThisCommon Toadstool Coral is one of the hardiest of corals. It is easy to keep andpropagate, making it a great coral for the beginner. ThisSarcophytonspecieshas a thick smooth,single stalk with a flared, smooth mushroom-shaped top that can be folded orfunnel-shaped. Depending on the species, younger colonies are mushroom-shapedand mature colonies are more lobed and folded like a toadstool. Some keep thetoadstool look their entire life. The flesh is firm and soft, yet can be easilytorn. The "top" is called a capitulum and within that area are foundlong autozooid polyps for feeding and many also have siphonozooid polyps forwater movement. The polyps can retract all the way, giving them a smooth look.This coral has bright green polyps.They like a moderate water flow,medium to high lighting, and for nutrition they use the symbiotic algae,zooxanthellae, that lives within their tissue, as well as extracting nutrientsfrom the water. They do grow large and are aggressive if allowed to touch othercorals, so they need plenty of space.

Care Level: Intermediate

Lighting: Medium to High

Waterflow: Medium toHigh

Water Conditions: 75-79°

dKH 8-10

pH 8-8.4

sg 1.024-1.026

Suggested supplements:Calcium, Alkalinity, Magnesium, Iodine, Strontium, other Trace Elements

Thiscoral has been 'fragged', or cut from a much larger parent and has been rubber banded,and has now attached a ceramic tile.

Sizesrange from 1" to 3" and tile 1".

Ihave strived to provide an accurate description of the coral.Photo's are only a representation of the coral you will receive and notthe actual coral.Photo's takenwith Iphone. Colors in person are even more impressive.

SHIPPING FEE – The $50 Fed Ex PRIORITY ( Delivered by10:30AM ) Shipping Fee applies towards ONE, MULTIPLE or AS MANY corals as youwish to purchase at this time.

SHIPPINGDATE - I only ship on Mondays for TUESDAY ARRIVAL ( excluding Holidays ). Oncea Shipping Label is created you will be notified via and provided with aFederal Express Tracking Number. Your coral will be carefully bagged and boxed,placed inside an insulated Styrofoam box, placed inside a cardboard shipping box,which may include a heat or a cold pack.

GUARANTEE - ARRIVE ALIVE, PERIOD - You have paid for Federal Express Priority Shipping,which is delivered to you by 10:30 AM ( on a Tuesday morning ). It is yourresponsibility to receive this item, inspect it and begin acclimation of coralas soon as the delivery is made. DO NOT LET THIS SIT ON YOUR DOORSTEP ALLAFTERNOON. It is assumed that you are aware this is for a SALTWATER aquarium,specifically a REEF AQUARIUM. If you are not familiar with a Saltwater Reef Aquariumor how to acclimate corals PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS CORAL and consider buying abook on Reef Aquaria. Any losses must be reported immediately ( via sContact Seller Link ), must be accompanied with a clear photo to validate yourclaim ( via s Contact Seller Link ), and will be provided in the form of aCREDIT towards your next purchase. Any unannounced, unexpected or surpriseCredit Card or Pay Pal Disputes will be contested. While Federal Express isfairly reliable exceptions can occur. These situations are always tricky and Iwill try to work with you towards a positive outcome.

LOCALPICK UP IS AVAILABLE, by appointment only, Thousand Oaks CA 91360( North of Los Angeles, West of the SanFernando Valley, near the 101 and 23 Frwys ). Prior to, or after purchase hasbeen made, contact me ( via s Contact Seller Link ) so that I can offer youavailable day / time to pick up your coral(s). I will individually bag yourcorals and if needed can offer a box for multiple bagged corals. Due tovariations in water quality and your ability, or inability, to acclimate noguaranteeisoffered once you select your piece and leave our facility / coral farm.

Yourpurchase of this coral from this web page constitutes and confirms youracceptance and acknowledgement of the above stated Shipping and Guarantee,along with the efforts required on your part.