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