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