- Name:
Green Striped Mushroom Actinodiscus
(View AKA's) - Family: Discosomidae
- Species: Mushroom Actinodiscus
- Scientific Name: Actinodiscus sp
General info about Green Striped 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 Green Striped Mushroom Actinodiscus, they are predominantly colored green with violet mouth to lighter shades of blue. They can also have some stripe-like features, spots, or a combination of these feature on the cap. They can be considered an evasive mushroom that can quickly take over a tank. Can grow to as large as a 6-inch diameter they are commonly mistaken as a watermelon mushroom. Water parameters for cultivating Green Striped 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
Green Striped Mushroom Actinodiscus Diet & Nutrition
In the wild, Green Striped 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 Green Striped Mushroom Actinodiscus
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Green Striped Mushroom Actinodiscus. They must be set at the botoom of the tank to simulate their natural wild environment.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Green Striped Mushroom Actinodiscus
The Green Striped Mushroom Actinodiscus requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.
Green Striped Mushroom Actinodiscus Origin
The Green Striped Mushroom Actinodiscus can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
Caution Should be Taken with Green Striped Mushroom Actinodiscus
The Green Striped Mushroom Actinodiscus has a semi-aggressive behaviour. Proper spacing must be observed in relation to other coral species in the tank.
How to Acclimate Green Striped Mushroom Actinodiscus
The Green Striped Mushroom Actinodiscus is a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Green Striped Mushroom Actinodiscus
The Green Striped Mushroom Actinodiscus disk has small stinging tentacles on the edges that can sting nearby corals.
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| Green Striped 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 Green Striped Mushroom Actinodiscus, they are predominantly colored green with violet mouth to lighter shades of blue. They can also have some stripe-like features, spots, or a combination of these feature on the cap. They can be considered an evasive mushroom that can quickly take over a tank. Can grow to as large as a 6-inch diameter they are commonly mistaken as a watermelon mushroom. Water parameters for cultivating Green Striped Mushroom Actinodiscus:
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