Yellow Spotted Discosoma

About this coral

Yellow Spotted Discosoma is a mushroom coral from the genus Discosoma, sold under the shop’s common name for this type of soft coral. These corals are popular for aquariums because their simple, flexible tissue and mat-like attachment make them an approachable choice for many reef setups. Practically, it’s used to add movement, texture, and color to the aquarium—often as a centerpiece on rockwork where it can naturally expand and settle.

Features:

• Beginner-friendly general coral category: “mushrooms” are commonly kept with relatively low requirements compared with many other corals
• Soft, fleshy tissue helps create a bold, natural look and strong texture on the substrate
• Tolerates a range of typical aquarium conditions when water quality is maintained
• Usually does best with gentle, indirect water movement that avoids constant blasting
• Often benefits from moderate-to-appropriate light for photosynthesis, with placement adjusted to the tank’s lighting
• Can receive benefit from dissolved organics and supplemental foods if your aquarium provides them

Specifications:

• Coral group: Discosoma mushroom coral (soft coral)
• Care level (general guidance): Beginner-friendly
• Light (general guidance): Moderate; provide conditions that match your tank’s lighting and adjust placement as needed
• Water flow (general guidance): Low to moderate, gentle/indirect
• Placement (general guidance): Rock or a stable surface where the coral can attach; avoid areas with strong direct currents
• Diet (general guidance): Photosynthesis plus benefit from dissolved organics; supplemental coral feeding may help in some systems
• Temperature (general guidance): Tropical reef range, about 24–27°C
• pH (general guidance): About 8.1–8.4
• Salinity (general guidance): Reef-level, about 1.025–1.026 SG
• Alkalinity / Calcium / Magnesium (general guidance): Maintain typical reef parameters (alkalinity around 7–11 dKH; calcium about 380–450 ppm; magnesium about 1250–1350 ppm)