{"product_id":"green-toadstool-lobophytum-56","title":"Green Toadstool (Lobophytum) [56]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGreen Toadstool (Lobophytum)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Coral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLobophytum\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, varied flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low Third to Mid Third\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Toadstool\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardy \u003cem\u003eLobophytum\u003c\/em\u003e leather coral with green polyps extending across its thick, fleshy surface. As it grows, the colony develops the broad lobes and folds characteristic of the genus, creating a substantial soft coral with plenty of texture and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLobophytum\u003c\/em\u003e are commonly known as Devil's Hand or Finger Leather Corals because mature colonies often develop chunky, finger-like lobes. They don't build a solid stony skeleton; instead, tiny internal structures called \u003cstrong\u003esclerites\u003c\/strong\u003e provide support while allowing the colony to remain flexible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great coral for adding some proper size and shape to a reef without demanding complicated care. The green polyps add colour, while a mature \u003cem\u003eLobophytum\u003c\/em\u003e develops into a chunky, architectural colony that looks completely different from the usual branching or encrusting corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy, photosynthetic soft coral that doesn't require direct feeding. Moderate varied flow encourages good polyp extension and helps the coral naturally shed its surface layer. It may periodically close for several days before shedding a thin waxy film and reopening, often with even better polyp extension afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Happy Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53627172421968,"sku":"THRC-0072","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thehappyreef.com\/products\/green-toadstool-lobophytum-56","provider":"The Happy Reef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}