{"product_id":"west-australia-toadstool-leather","title":"WEST AUSTRALIA TOADSTOOL LEATHER","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWest Australia Toadstool Leather\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransform Your Tank with a Rare Pacific Showpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for something beyond the ordinary reef staple? The West Australian Toadstool Leather (\u003cem\u003eSarcophyton\u003c\/em\u003e sp.) is a collector-grade soft coral that rarely surfaces in the hobby — sourced directly from the pristine, tightly regulated waters of Western Australia, where collection quotas keep availability genuinely scarce. Its broad, undulating cap and rich golden-tan coloration develop a depth and texture that Indo-Pacific variants simply don't replicate. If you want a centerpiece that signals serious reef-keeping, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToadstool Leathers are among the most rewarding soft corals in a saltwater aquarium — they grow with purpose, steadily expanding their cap into an impressive canopy that provides natural shelter for smaller marine specimens below. This species has a notably expressive personality: it will periodically shed its waxy outer layer as part of a natural sloughing cycle, then re-emerge looking more vivid than before. Hardy enough for intermediate aquarists, yet striking enough to anchor even the most sophisticated reef tank build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQUICK STATS \u0026amp; CARE GUIDE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Australian Toadstool Leather Coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3–5 inches (cap diameter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive — releases terpenes that can inhibit nearby coral growth; provide adequate spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily photosynthetic via zooxanthellae; benefits from occasional target feeding with phytoplankton or fine particulate foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with caution — keep away from sensitive SPS neighbors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temp 75–80°F | Salinity 1.024–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | Moderate flow, moderate to high lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery West Australian Toadstool Leather at The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced under strict collection guidelines, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our Miami facility until it's actively polyp-extended and thriving before it ships to you. We don't ship stressed specimens — your new reef addition leaves us only when it's ready to perform.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Coral Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54550945038611,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3647\/2595\/files\/77DCF1B5-3A2D-4C3E-97CB-8BCFC4E5A96C.jpg?v=1786155958","url":"https:\/\/thecoralboutique.com\/products\/west-australia-toadstool-leather","provider":"The Coral Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}