The Tree Leather Coral is a soft coral, which is very easy to maintain and is therefore quite a popular species among marine aquarium hobbyists. The Tree Leather Coral is aggressive and for that reason it requires adequate space other corals. The Tree Leather Coral adds a splash of colors into your home tank. It is reproduces asexually by fission, and non-aggressive towards other invertebrates, therefore it is considered reef safe. The Tree Leather Coral thrives well in a temperature range of 72-78 degrees Fahrenheit, and pH of 8.10-8.40. It requires medium to high lighting requirement, and medium to strong water flow in the marine aquarium. The flow of the water should be regulated properly since the Tree Leather Coral sheds its mucous coating. It can be placed anywhere in the tank, and needs ample space to expand itself in the tank. The Tree Leather Coral might secrete toxins that may be harmful for some stony corals in your marine aquarium so proper and effective filtration is necessary. The Tree Leather Coral derives its nutrition from the zooxanthellae that dwells inside its tissue, and performs photosynthesis. For its continued health, it can also be fed with baby brine shrimps, meaty bits, zooplankton and phytoplankton, along with some traces elements such as strontium and iodine for its continued growth.