Description
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Discosoma sp. ferugata refers to a specific variety of mushroom coral with a vibrant green color, often described as a "metallic" or "fluorescent" green. They are known for their mushroom-like appearance and relatively low care requirements, making them a popular choice for reef aquariums.
Here's a more detailed description:
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Appearance:
Discosoma sp. Electric Green are known for their distinctive green color, often described as a vibrant or metallic hue. They have a disc-shaped appearance and can grow to be quite large, up to 4 inches in diameter, .
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Care:
They are generally easy to care for, preferring low to moderate lighting and water flow. They are also relatively tolerant of different water parameters.
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Habitat:
Discosoma sp. are naturally found in warm waters throughout the Indo-Pacific, Caribbean, and tropical West Atlantic. They can be found in a variety of reef habitats, including intertidal zones and sheltered reefs.
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Feeding:
They primarily feed on the products of their symbiotic zooxanthellae, but can also supplement their diet with dissolved organic matter and particulate matter from the water column. Some may also eat small fish or food particles.
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Other notes:
Discosoma sp. are a part of the Corallimorpharia order, which is also related to sea anemones.They are often referred to as "mushroom corals" due to their shape.
