Persian Rug Discosoma

About this coral

Persian Rug Discosoma is a Discosoma mushroom coral sold as a beginner-friendly soft coral for reef aquariums. As a Discosoma-type corallimorph, it uses aquarium light for energy while also benefiting from stable conditions and gentle water movement. In practice, it’s a good choice for aquarists who want an easy coral that can add a “carpet” look to low-flow rockwork areas—especially near the bottom of the tank.

Features:

• Beginner-oriented Discosoma mushroom husbandry, often described as easy to care for
• Typically prefers low to moderate, indirect lighting rather than intense light
• Best kept with low to moderate, gentle water flow to avoid damaging/rolling the tissue
• In most reef setups, it settles well on lower, calmer rockwork (commonly the bottom third)
• A peaceful, non-aggressive soft coral that’s generally used as a space-filling carpet coral
• Helps add movement and visual texture as the mushrooms extend and contract with tank conditions

Specifications:

• Coral group: Mushroom coral (Discosoma sp.)
• Care level: Easy / beginner-friendly guidance (group-level)
• Light: Low to moderate (general guidance)
• Water flow: Low to moderate, gentle (general guidance)
• Placement: Lower light/low-flow areas, commonly the bottom third of the tank (general guidance)
• Salinity (SG): 1.025–1.026
• Alkalinity (dKH): 8–10
• Calcium (ppm): 380–430
• Magnesium (ppm): 1250–1350