WYSIWYG Red Discosoma Mushroom 001

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Discosoma Mushroom - Reef Casa

Red Discosoma mushrooms are hardy, beginner-friendly corals that require low to moderate lighting and low to moderate water flow. They thrive in stable reef aquarium conditions with a temperature of 72–78°F (22–25.5°C), a salinity of 1.024–1.026, and minimal nitrates and phosphates. While they gain nutrients from photosynthesis, supplemental feeding with micro-plankton or brine shrimp can enhance their growth and color. Position them lower in the tank, away from aggressive corals, and ensure they have space, as they are semi-aggressive and can sting other corals.

Light & Placement

Light Intensity: Low to moderate, with a PAR rating of 50–150. Too much light can cause them to bleach.

Tank Position:

Place them in the lower half of the aquarium or in rock crevices where light is less intense.

Spacing:

Give them space from other corals to prevent stinging and potential detachment.

Water Flow

Requirements: Low to moderate water flow is ideal.

Effect of High Flow: Strong currents can cause mushrooms to retract, shrink, or even detach and float around the tank, making reattachment difficult.

Water Parameters

Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25.5°C)

Salinity: 1.024–1.026 specific gravity

pH: 8.1–8.4

Nutrients: Keep nitrate levels below 10 ppm (<10 ppm) and phosphate levels below 0.03 ppm (<0.03 ppm).

Ricordea mushroom coral care involves providing low to moderate lighting, gentle, indirect water flow, and stable water parameters, including a temperature of 75-80°F (24-28°C) and a pH of 8.1-8.4. They are photosynthetic but benefit from supplemental feeding with phytoplankton or zooplankton to enhance color and growth. Place them low in the aquarium, on rockwork or the substrate, giving them space from other corals to avoid stinging.

Water Conditions

Temperature: Maintain a stable temperature between 75-80°F (24-28°C).

Salinity: Keep specific gravity between 1.023-1.025.

pH: Aim for a pH level between 8.1-8.4.

Alkalinity: Target 8-12 dKH.

Nutrients: Keep nitrates and phosphates low.

Lighting

Type:

They can tolerate low to moderate lighting but benefit from higher light for enhanced color.

Placement:

Position them in less intensely lit areas of the aquarium or low to moderate light conditions.

Water Flow

Type: Ricordea corals prefer low to moderate indirect flow, which helps keep their tissues clean.

Issues:

Too much flow can cause them to retract or become dislodged, so ensure gentle, indirect currents.

Placement & Compatibility

Location:

Place them on rockwork or the substrate, at the lowest level of the aquarium.

Spacing:

Allow sufficient space between Ricordea and other stinging corals to prevent aggression and overgrowth.

Feeding

Photosynthesis:

They derive most of their nutrition from symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) through photosynthesis.

Supplemental:

You can supplement their diet with phytoplankton, zooplankton, or small meaty foods to boost growth and color.

Temperament

Aggression: Ricordea corals are generally peaceful but can be aggressive to neighboring corals if in direct contact.

Harmful Effects: They can release chemicals or sting nearby corals.

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