12/19/2023 0 Comments Mushroom recordia![]() ![]() This makes it important to ensure you leave about 2 inches of space between your mushroom corals and other types of corals you may have in your tank. This can be harmfully to certain types of other soft corals and SPS corals. They have a chemical defense system based on stinging tentacle that will extend out from its cap. I suggest that dosing iodine be left to the more experienced hobbyist after they have had a chance to research all potential effects iodine dosing may have on the balance and stability of your water parameters.Īs with most other corals, mushrooms have natural defense mechanisms to protect themselves. ![]() However, I’m not stating that they could not benefit from it either. IMO, I have not needed to dose iodine in my tank to keep my mushrooms healthy. I personally have no experience dosing iodine supplements for my mushrooms and have found them to grow at a normal rate and remain healthy in my tank. You can find many articles explaining the importance of dosing iodine supplements for accelerating the growth and improving the overall health of mushroom corals. They will do best when they get their needed nutrition from both the water and your tank lighting. Mushrooms can also get nutrients from the water in the form of microplankton and zooplankton and will benefit from the occasional spot feeding. This is why it is important to have the correct levels of lighting in your tank and to watch for signs that your lighting levels may not be correct. As these corals contain zooxanthellae inside their body, they will be able to get most of their required nutrients through your tank lighting. If your lighting level is to high, the mushroom will stay somewhat retracted most of the time, and will usually start to lose its color giving it a “bleach” appearance starting around the edges. When the lighting level is correct, the mushroom coral will be fully open and lay flat on the surface it’s attached to. This can make it look a little like a funnel. If your lighting level is too low for your mushroom, it will lose color and sometimes change it’s shape a little as it tries to reach towards the light. However, they will not be very tolerance to swings in PH, Temp, or salinity which is no different than any other coral or fish. Water Flow: Moderate to Low flow but not directed at the MushroomsĪlkalinity (dKH), Calcium, Magnesium, and pH, all should be balance with each other as described in the below link:Īs mushroom do not have a calcified skeleton structure, they can be more tolerant of swings in the alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium when compared to other corals. Nitrates: below 5 ppm is best for long term health, however they tolerate much higher levels for a period of time ![]() While mushroom corals can tolerate a wider range of water parameters, they will thrive in stable water conditions as detailed below: Some General Guidelines for Mushroom Coral Care The below will outline the requirements to keep mushroom corals healthy and thriving in your tank. There will be a few more articles posted on other easier/simpler corals to care for, so stay tune, more to come. They are also readily available in most local fish stores and on-line reef stores. Mushrooms can also be found in a wide verity of colors and sizes making then a very great choice to add some color to any reef aquarium. They are a soft coral and among the hardiest of corals commonly found in the hobby today which can tolerate less than idea water conditions for short periods of time. Mushroom corals like an aquarium superman rhodactis mushroom are a great choice for a beginner coral. ![]()
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