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| Purple Discosoma Mushroom

| Purple Mushroom Discosoma

General info about Purple Mushroom

In general, mushroom corals coming from the genus Discosoma 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 Purple Discosoma Mushroom Discosoma, they are predominantly colored blue and purple. This are the water parameters for cultivating Purple Discosoma Mushroom Discosoma: 

  • 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

Purple Mushroom Diet & Nutrition

In the wild, Purple Discosoma Mushroom Discosoma 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 Purple Mushroom

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Purple Discosoma Mushroom Discosoma. They must be set at the botoom of the tank to simulate their natural wild environment.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Purple Mushroom

The Purple Discosoma Mushroom Discosoma requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.

Purple Mushroom Origin

The Purple Discosoma Mushroom Discosoma can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.

Caution Should be Taken with Purple Mushroom

The Purple Discosoma Mushroom Discosoma has a semi-aggressive behaviour. Proper spacing must be observed in relation to other coral species in the tank.

How to Acclimate Purple Mushroom

The Purple Discosoma Mushroom Discosoma is a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

Stinging Tentacles on Purple Mushroom

The Purple Discosoma Mushroom Discosoma has long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.

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Purple Mushroom Mushroom Discosoma Discosomidae Discosoma sp

In general, mushroom corals coming from the genus Discosoma 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 Purple Discosoma Mushroom Discosoma, they are predominantly colored blue and purple. This are the water parameters for cultivating Purple Discosoma Mushroom Discosoma: 

  • 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
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