Ehrenberg's Leather (Sarcophyton ehrenbergi)

Coral in the family Alcyoniidae.

Ehrenberg's Leather

Quick facts

Scientific nameSarcophyton ehrenbergi
FamilyAlcyoniidae
Minimum tank size55 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.024-1.026

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa through the Indian Ocean to Indonesia and the Philippines.

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