Sinularia brassica | S

Sinularia brassica is a captivating soft leather coral known for its distinctive, cabbage-like lobes and delicate polyps that gently sway with water currents. This small variant is perfect for hobbyists looking to add texture and movement to their reef tanks.

Care Level: Moderate – suitable for aquarists with some experience in soft coral husbandry.

Lighting Requirements: Moderate lighting is ideal, such as T5 or LED systems providing a PAR range of approximately 50-100. Avoid intense direct lighting to prevent bleaching.

Water Flow: Moderate, indirect water flow encourages polyp extension and prevents detritus accumulation without causing tissue damage.

Placement: Position Sinularia brassica on live rock in mid to lower areas of the tank where it can receive moderate light and flow. Ensure adequate spacing from neighbouring corals to prevent aggressive interactions.

Diet: Primarily photosynthetic via symbiotic zooxanthellae, but benefits from occasional feeding of fine particulate foods such as phytoplankton or coral-specific liquid supplements.

Reef Compatibility: Yes, with adequate spacing. While generally reef safe, it can release chemical compounds that may irritate sensitive neighbouring corals, so maintain good water quality and consider activated carbon filtration.

Origin: Not Provided.

Maximum Size: Typically grows up to 15 cm in diameter under optimal conditions.

Minimum Tank Size: 75 litres (20 gallons) recommended to provide stable water parameters and space for growth.

Regular monitoring of water parameters, including calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium, will support healthy growth. Maintain stable temperature between 24-27°C and salinity around 1.025 specific gravity.