Blue Mans Discosoma

About this coral

Blue Mans Discosoma is a Discosoma mushroom coral (Discosoma spp.) sold under the shop name “Blue Mans Discosoma.” Discosoma mushrooms are soft, non-skeletal corals that use light for photosynthesis and commonly do well with simple reef-keeping habits, making them a practical choice for aquariums building a mixed soft-coral ecosystem. General guidance for Discosoma mushroom corals focuses on providing appropriate light, calm-to-moderate water movement, and stable reef water parameters. ([fluvalaquatics.com](https://fluvalaquatics.com/careguides/Fluval-Saltwater-Care-Guide_en.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Features:

• Beginner-friendly coral group: Discosoma mushrooms are widely regarded as easy to keep compared with many stony corals. ([fastaquatics.com](https://fastaquatics.com/species/discosoma-mushroom/?utm_source=openai))
• Light-focused placement: they generally prefer low-to-moderate lighting rather than intense light. ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/red-alert-discosoma-mushroom-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Use gentle flow: they are commonly kept with low-to-moderate, non-blasting circulation. ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/red-alert-discosoma-mushroom-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Let them attach and settle: provide secure rock/frag mounting so the coral can remain in its chosen spot. ([eastwoodaquarium.com.au](https://eastwoodaquarium.com.au/coral-profiles/discosoma-mushroom?utm_source=openai))
• Tank stability matters: Discosoma care is typically about maintaining stable conditions and avoiding abrupt swings. ([acquariodibologna.com](https://www.acquariodibologna.com/en/revista/tides/discosoma-spp-mushroom-coral/?utm_source=openai))
• Suitable for mixed reef setups: as soft corals, Discosoma mushrooms can fit well into many reef aquarium layouts. ([fastaquatics.com](https://fastaquatics.com/species/discosoma-mushroom/?utm_source=openai))

Specifications:

• Care level (group guidance): Easy / beginner-friendly (Discosoma mushroom corals) ([aquakeepers.com](https://aquakeepers.com/en/guides/beginner/mushroom-coral-care/?utm_source=openai))
• Light (group guidance): Low to moderate lighting ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/red-alert-discosoma-mushroom-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Water flow (group guidance): Low to moderate flow ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/red-alert-discosoma-mushroom-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Temperature (recommended range): ~75–81°F (24–27°C) ([pawholt.com](https://pawholt.com/pets/exotic/discosoma-mushroom-coral/?utm_source=openai))
• Salinity (recommended range): ~1.024–1.026 specific gravity ([pawholt.com](https://pawholt.com/pets/exotic/discosoma-mushroom-coral/?utm_source=openai))
• Alkalinity (recommended range): ~8–12 dKH ([trscaquatics.com](https://trscaquatics.com/product/assorted-shroom-b08/?utm_source=openai))
• Calcium (recommended range): ~380–450 ppm ([thecoralshop.com.au](https://thecoralshop.com.au/products/discosoma-mushrooms?utm_source=openai))
• Magnesium (recommended range): ~1250–1350 ppm ([thecoralshop.com.au](https://thecoralshop.com.au/products/discosoma-mushrooms?utm_source=openai))