Colt Coral

Cladiella sp.

Care Level	Easy — great beginner coral
Lighting	Low to moderate
Water Flow	Moderate
Placement	Low to mid rock
Aggression	Peaceful (mild chemical warfare)
Coloration	Cream, tan, gray branching

Overview

Colt Coral (Cladiella), also called Finger Leather or Seababy, is a hardy branching soft coral with soft, stubby “fingers” that sway in the current. It is one of the most forgiving beginner corals and grows quickly.

Care & Placement

Give low-to-moderate light and moderate flow. Place low-to-mid on rock. Like other leathers/softs it periodically sheds a waxy film and retracts for a day or two — normal. Give it room to grow.

Feeding

Mostly photosynthetic; feeding optional. Occasional broadcast feeding of coral foods can help.

Propagation

Easy — cut a branch and pin or glue it to a plug until it attaches.

Full step-by-step: How to Frag Leather Corals

Cautions

Releases mild chemicals (terpenes) that can bother stony corals — run carbon and allow good flow/space. The periodic shedding/retraction is normal.