Description
Magic Carpet Mushroom – Discosoma sp.
The Magic Carpet Mushroom is a stunning soft coral from the genus Discosoma, celebrated for its vibrant, velvety texture and rich, color-shifting hues. Commonly found in Indo-Pacific reef flats and lagoons, it adds movement and depth to reef aquariums while thriving in a variety of lighting conditions.
- Lighting: Low to moderate (50–150 PAR)
- Flow: Low to moderate
- Placement: Bottom to middle of the tank, away from high flow areas
- Temperature: 76–82°F (24–28°C)
- Salinity: 1.024–1.026 SG
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH
- Calcium: 400–450 ppm
- Magnesium: 1200–1400 ppm
- Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic; can absorb dissolved nutrients and occasional particulate foods
- Aggression: Low
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
- Care Level: Easy
- Compatibility: Peaceful and well-suited for nano reefs and mixed coral setups
