- Name:
Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma
- Family: Discosomidae
- Species: Mushroom Discosoma
- Scientific Name: Discosoma sp
General info about Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma
In general, mushroom corals coming from the genus Discosoma are classified as a false coral without a skeleton, although their internal structures are the same with stony corals. Their stalk is very small that is located just above the pedal disc which is the area where they attach themselves to the substrate.
As for the Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma, they are predominantly colored blue with orange tentacles and green margin. This are the water parameters for cultivating Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma:
- Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
- Alkalinity: 2.86 - 4.29 MEQ/L (8 - 12 dKH)
- Phosphates: 0
- Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
- Strontium: 8 - 10
- Temperature: 72° - 78° F (22° - 26° C)
- Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
- pH: 8.1 - 8.4
Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma Diet & Nutrition
In the wild, Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma has developed a symbiotic feeding relationship with marine algae called zooxanthellae that is living within their tissues. But in captivity, you have to feed them with nanoplankton and you may add dissolved organics in the water.
Fragging / Propagating Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma. They must be set at the botoom of the tank to simulate their natural wild environment.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma
The Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.
Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma Origin
The Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
Caution Should be Taken with Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma
The Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma has a semi-aggressive behaviour. Proper spacing must be observed in relation to other coral species in the tank.
How to Acclimate Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma
The Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma is a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma
The Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma has long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.
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| Name | Species | Family | Scientific Name | More Detail | Added by |
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| Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma | Mushroom Discosoma | Discosomidae | Discosoma sp | In general, mushroom corals coming from the genus Discosoma are classified as a false coral without a skeleton, although their internal structures are the same with stony corals. Their stalk is very small that is located just above the pedal disc which is the area where they attach themselves to the substrate. As for the Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma, they are predominantly colored blue with orange tentacles and green margin. This are the water parameters for cultivating Burning Brocade Shroom Discosoma:
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