• Name:

    Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus

  • Family: Discosomidae
  • Species: Mushroom Actinodiscus
  • Scientific Name: Actinodiscus sp
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General info about Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus

In general, mushroom corals coming from the genus Actinodiscus 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 Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus, they are predominantly colored green with orange tentacles. This are the water parameters for cultivating Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus: 

  • 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

Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus Diet & Nutrition

In the wild, Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus 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 Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus. They must be set at the botoom of the tank to simulate their natural wild environment.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus

The Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.

Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus Origin

The Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.

Caution Should be Taken with Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus

The Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus has a semi-aggressive behaviour. Proper spacing must be observed in relation to other coral species in the tank.

How to Acclimate Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus

The Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus is a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

Stinging Tentacles on Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus

The Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus has long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.

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In general, mushroom corals coming from the genus Actinodiscus 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 Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus, they are predominantly colored green with orange tentacles. This are the water parameters for cultivating Orange Spotted Mushroom Actinodiscus: 

  • 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
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