{"id":36977,"date":"2026-06-10T14:42:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T14:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/shop\/sem%20categoria\/yellow-sarcophyton-elegans\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T11:02:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T11:02:57","slug":"yellow-sarcophyton-elegans","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/shop\/corals\/soft\/yellow-sarcophyton-elegans\/","title":{"rendered":"Yellow <br> (<em>Sarcophyton elegans<\/em>)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Vibrant Yellow Leather Coral: A Stunning Addition to Your Reef<\/h2>\n<p><em>Brighten your aquarium with the striking Sarcophyton elegans, a soft coral renowned for its cheerful yellow hue and unique ruffled appearance.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Yellow Leather Coral, or *Sarcophyton elegans*, is a captivating soft coral that adds a vibrant splash of colour to any marine aquarium. Its striking yellow coloration, often with frilled edges, distinguishes it from other leather corals. This photosynthetic coral hosts symbiotic zooxanthellae, deriving most of its nutrition from light, but will also benefit from supplementary feeding. It&#8217;s a peaceful inhabitant that retracts its polyps when stressed or shedding, giving its surface a smooth, waxy look before they re-emerge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Care Level<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The *Sarcophyton elegans* is generally considered easy to care for, making it a suitable choice for beginner to intermediate reef keepers. It prefers stable water conditions and can adapt well to various aquarium setups. While peaceful, it may release compounds that inhibit the growth of other corals, so it&#8217;s important to provide adequate space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Essentials<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A minimum aquarium size of 160 litres (44 gallons) is recommended. Stable water parameters are key, with a temperature range of 22-28\u00b0C (71.6-82.4\u00b0F), a pH of 8.0-8.4, and a specific gravity of 1.023-1.025.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Primarily photosynthetic, the Yellow Leather Coral also benefits from supplementary feedings of micro-plankton, baby brine shrimp, or other small meaty foods to ensure optimal health and coloration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Buy From Us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We offer healthy, vibrant Yellow Leather Corals, carefully sourced and prepared for your aquarium. Our commitment to quality ensures you receive a stunning specimen ready to thrive, backed by expert advice for successful keeping.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> *Sarcophyton elegans*<\/li>\n<li><strong>Common Name \/ Variant:<\/strong> Yellow Leather Coral \/ Fiji Yellow<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maximum Size:<\/strong> Up to 50 cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Indo-Pacific (Fiji, Indo-Pacific, New Caledonia, Seychelles, Tonga)<\/li>\n<li><strong>pH Range:<\/strong> 8.0\u20138.4<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> 22\u201328\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifespan:<\/strong> [data unavailable]<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swimming Zone:<\/strong> Mid-to-top<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Add a burst of sunshine to your reef; buy Yellow Leather Coral online today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vibrant Yellow Leather Coral: A Stunning Addition to Your Reef Brighten your aquarium with the striking Sarcophyton elegans, a soft [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":55577,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[31,86],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-36977","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-corals","product_cat-soft","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/36977","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36977"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55577"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36977"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=36977"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=36977"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=36977"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}