- Name:
Blue Spot Mushroom Actinodiscus
(View AKA's) - Family: Discosomidae
- Species: Mushroom Actinodiscus
- Scientific Name: Actinodiscus sp
General info about Blue Spot 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 Blue Spot Mushroom Actinodiscus, they are predominantly colored red with blue tentacles. This are the water parameters for cultivating Blue Spot 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
Blue Spot Mushroom Actinodiscus Diet & Nutrition
In the wild, Blue Spot 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 Blue Spot Mushroom Actinodiscus
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Blue Spot Mushroom Actinodiscus. They must be set at the botoom of the tank to simulate their natural wild environment.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Blue Spot Mushroom Actinodiscus
The Blue Spot Mushroom Actinodiscus requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.
Blue Spot Mushroom Actinodiscus Origin
The Blue Spot Mushroom Actinodiscus can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
Caution Should be Taken with Blue Spot Mushroom Actinodiscus
The Blue Spot Mushroom Actinodiscus has a semi-aggressive behaviour. Proper spacing must be observed in relation to other coral species in the tank.
How to Acclimate Blue Spot Mushroom Actinodiscus
The Blue Spot Mushroom Actinodiscus is a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Blue Spot Mushroom Actinodiscus
The Blue Spot Mushroom Actinodiscus has long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.
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| Blue Spot Mushroom Actinodiscus | Mushroom Actinodiscus | Discosomidae | Actinodiscus sp | 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 Blue Spot Mushroom Actinodiscus, they are predominantly colored red with blue tentacles. This are the water parameters for cultivating Blue Spot Mushroom Actinodiscus:
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