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General info about Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis

In general, mushroom corals coming from the genus Pseudocorynactis have small and rounded body with berry shaped tentacles. Both sides of the Pseudocorynactis Mushroom Corals are functional where the bottom part acts as a locomotive mechanism while the top portion acts as a mouth. Some of the larger species within this coral family are known to feed and devour crown of thorns starfish.

As for the Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis, they have transparent tentacles with orange tips. This are the water parameters for cultivating Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis: 

  • 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

Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis Diet & Nutrition

In the wild, Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis 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 Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis. They must be set at the botoom of the tank to simulate their natural wild environment.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis

The Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.

Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis Origin

The Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.

Caution Should be Taken with Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis

The Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis has a semi-aggressive behaviour. Proper spacing must be observed in relation to other coral species in the tank.

How to Acclimate Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis

The Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis is a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

Stinging Tentacles on Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis

The Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis has long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.

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Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis Mushroom Corynactis Corallimorphidae Pseudocorynactis sp

In general, mushroom corals coming from the genus Pseudocorynactis have small and rounded body with berry shaped tentacles. Both sides of the Pseudocorynactis Mushroom Corals are functional where the bottom part acts as a locomotive mechanism while the top portion acts as a mouth. Some of the larger species within this coral family are known to feed and devour crown of thorns starfish.

As for the Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis, they have transparent tentacles with orange tips. This are the water parameters for cultivating Orange Ball Pseudocorynactis: 

  • 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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