- Name:
Rainbow Micro Lord
- Family: Mussidae
- Species: Micromussa
- Scientific Name: Micromussa lordhowensis
General info about Rainbow Micro Lord
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.
For the Rainbow Micro Lord, they are predominantly colored violet with orange mouth. This are the water parameters in cultivating Rainbow Micro Lord:
- Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
- Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L
- Phosphates: 0
- Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
- Strontium: 8 - 10
- Temperature: 76° - 83° F (24° - 28° C)
- Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
Rainbow Micro Lord Diet & Nutrition
In the wild, Rainbow Micro Lord has developed a symbiotic feeding relationship with marine algae called zooxanthellae. But in captivity, you have to feed them with nanoplankton or dissolved organics.
Fragging / Propagating Rainbow Micro Lord
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Rainbow Micro Lord. Thriving them with fish is recommended as fish excretes nitrogen that can sustain the coral's growth.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Rainbow Micro Lord
Rainbow Micro Lord 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.
Rainbow Micro Lord Origin
Rainbow Micro Lord 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.
Caution Should be Taken with Rainbow Micro Lord
Except for their own kind, Rainbow Micro Lord 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.
How to Acclimate Rainbow Micro Lord
Rainbow Micro Lord is purely marine. So, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Rainbow Micro Lord
During night, the Rainbow Micro Lord can extend their tentacles and sting nearby corals.
Original Detail
| Name | Species | Family | Scientific Name | More Detail | Added by |
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| Rainbow Micro Lord | Micromussa | Mussidae | Micromussa lordhowensis | 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. For the Rainbow Micro Lord, they are predominantly colored violet with orange mouth. This are the water parameters in cultivating Rainbow Micro Lord:
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