Purple Mushroom, Mushroom Anemone

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Purple Mushroom

Scientific Name

Actinodiscus spp.

Care Level

Beginner

Disposition

Semi-Aggressive

Placement in tank

Any

Light Level

Moderate

Water Flow

Low-Medium Intermittent

Diet

Carnivore, Zooplankton

Range

Jakarta, Bali

Supplements

Stronium, Iodine

Size Class

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Other Common Names

Mushroom Anemone, Disc Anemone

Description

Purple Mushrooms are either the hardiest group of cnidarians or close runners-up. They can be easily maintained in "standard" or reef-type marine aquaria, are hardy, undemanding, very good choices for beginning to advanced hobbyists. All they ask for is iodine supplementation without too much light or strong current.

Purple Mushrooms require higher light than most of the other Mushrooms to maintain their purple appearance. Fragments can be taken and grown separately. Allow room to expand.

Diet

Require little or no supplemental feedings, as they are photosynthetic. But you can supplement with reef foods, such as our Blue Zoo Mix or other small meaty foods.