Darwin Cherries Micromussa

<div class="more_detail"> <div class="more_detail"> <div class="more_detail"> <p>In the wild, corals coming from the genus Micromussa have colonies that takes the encrusting and massive forms. Their colonies have several corallites that are cerioid in nature and are neatly arranged in an angular pattern. They have a thick mantle that is often fleshy and covered with several papillae.</p> <p>For the Darwin Cherries Micromussa, they are predominantly colored brown with yellow mouth. This are the water parameters in cultivating Darwin Cherries Micromussa:</p> <ul> <li>Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm</li> <li>Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L</li> <li>Phosphates: 0</li> <li>Magnesium: 1200 - 1350</li> <li>Strontium: 8 - 10</li> <li><span class="subListHeading1">Temperature: </span>76° - 83° F (24° - 28° C)</li> <li><span class="subListHeading1">Salinity / Specific Gravity:</span> 1.023 - 1.025</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div>

<p><span class="subListHeading1">In the wild, Darwin Cherries Micromussa has developed a symbiotic feeding relationship with marine algae called zooxanthellae. But in captivity, you have to feed them with nanoplankton or dissolved organics.</span></p>

<div class="determining_sex"> <div class="determining_sex"> <p>A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Darwin Cherries Micromussa. Thriving them with fish is recommended as fish excretes nitrogen that can sustain the coral's growth.</p> </div> </div>

<p>Darwin Cherries Micromussa does not need a high flow rate and intense light. Giving them moderate lighting allows the Acan Echinata to spread their polyps thereby allowing them to feed. Too much light will cause the polyps to be retracted.</p>

<p>Darwin Cherries Micromussa can be found throughout the Indo-Pacific region. They are now considered as near threatened and is placed under Appendix II of the CITES list.</p>

<p>Except for their own kind, Darwin Cherries Micromussa is aggressive towards other species. During the night, they extend their tentacles and sting nearby corals. It is recommended to observe proper spacing between corals. Further, they have the tendency to be overpowered with soft corals and will die especially if soft corals outnumber them.</p>

<p><span class="subListHeading1">Darwin Cherries Micromussa is purely marine. So, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.</span></p>

<p>During night, the Darwin Cherries Micromussa can extend their tentacles and sting nearby corals.</p>

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