Teal Striped Discosoma

About this coral

Teal Striped Discosoma is a mushroom coral typically sold under the Discosoma (mushroom) coral group, often valued for its hardy, forgiving nature and attractive, striped appearance. In a reef aquarium, Discosoma mushrooms are commonly used as low-maintenance corals that can add color and texture to the live rock while tolerating a wider range of conditions than many other reef corals. Because “Teal Striped” is usually a marketed variety name, treat the most important care guidance as group-level guidance for Discosoma mushroom corals rather than a guaranteed, morph-specific care sheet.

Features:

• Discosoma mushroom corals are generally considered beginner-friendly, often adapting well when placed and left undisturbed.
• They typically prefer moderate, indirect lighting (commonly low to moderate intensity rather than strong, blasting light).
• A gentle to moderate water flow helps keep detritus from settling while avoiding frantic movement or tissue damage.
• They are usually housed on live rock or an attached substrate and may slowly spread or expand as they settle.
• Routine tank stability (consistent salinity, temperature, and alkalinity) supports better long-term performance for soft-bodied corals.
• Feeding is often optional for many reef setups, but occasional targeted feeding of appropriate small foods can benefit some specimens.
• Good surface hygiene around the coral helps prevent nuisance algae from overgrowing the tissue.

Specifications:

• Coral group: Discosoma mushroom coral
• Care level (general): Easy / beginner-friendly (group-level guidance)
• Light (general): Low to moderate, indirect light
• Water flow (general): Gentle to moderate
• Placement (general): On live rock or a stable rock surface with access to indirect light
• Adult size (general): Varies by specimen and conditions; typically spreads/expands over the rock surface
• Diet (general): Can rely on tank feeding/particulates; may benefit from occasional small, appropriate coral foods
• Temperature (reef typical): About 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity (reef typical): About 1.020–1.026 SG
• pH (reef typical): About 8.0–8.4
• Alkalinity (reef typical): About 7–11 dKH
• Calcium (reef typical): About 380–450 ppm
• Magnesium (reef typical): About 1250–1350 ppm