Mountain Dew Toadstool Leather Coral - Care Requirements Mountain Dew Toadstool Leather Coral is a leather-type soft coral with beginner-to-moderate care needs. This WYSIWYG leather coral suits reef keepers looking for a soft coral that does well with moderate lighting, varied water movement, and room to develop in the aquascape. This is a WYSIWYG coral, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive. Quick Care Summary Lighting: Moderate lighting Flow: Moderate, varied flow Placement: Middle reef areas with growth room Temperament: Semi-aggressive through growth and chemical competition Care Level: Beginner to Moderate Lighting Provide moderate lighting. Acclimate it gradually to its final intensity and watch its response before making further placement changes. Flow Use moderate, varied flow. Water movement should keep the coral clear of debris while supporting its normal shedding cycles. Placement Place it in a middle reef area with open space around it. Leave room for growth and avoid crowding neighboring corals. Temperament Give this semi-aggressive soft coral space from nearby corals. Growth and chemical competition can affect neighbors, so plan spacing with the mature colony in mind. Feeding Feeding is usually not necessary. This leather coral is generally supported by light and dissolved nutrients in a stable reef system. General Care Maintain stable conditions and adequate water movement, then allow time for normal waxy shedding cycles. Observe the coral after changes to lighting, flow, or placement, and avoid frequent adjustments while it settles. Provide steady care, open space, and patience during normal shedding periods.