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