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