- Name:
Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus
(View AKA's) - Family: Alcyoniidae
- Species: Mushroom Heteropolypus
- Scientific Name: Heteropolypus sp
General info about Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus
In general, mushroom corals coming from the genus Heteropolypus are classified as a false coral without a skeleton, although their internal structures are the same with stony corals.
As for the Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus, they are predominantly colored blue with orange tentacles. This are the water parameters for cultivating Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus:
- 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
Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus Diet & Nutrition
In the wild, Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus 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 Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus. They must be set at the botoom of the tank to simulate their natural wild environment.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus
The Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.
Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus Origin
The Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
Caution Should be Taken with Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus
The Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus has a semi-aggressive behaviour. Proper spacing must be observed in relation to other coral species in the tank.
How to Acclimate Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus
The Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus is a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus
The Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus has long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.
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| Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus | Mushroom Heteropolypus | Alcyoniidae | Heteropolypus sp | In general, mushroom corals coming from the genus Heteropolypus are classified as a false coral without a skeleton, although their internal structures are the same with stony corals. As for the Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus, they are predominantly colored blue with orange tentacles. This are the water parameters for cultivating Sunkist Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus:
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