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[justaDutchguy]

These 2 came in on some live rock. Anyone know what it is?

Thanks in advance!

 

[justaDutchguy]

They have some nice purple spots coming up more and more over the last week.

 

[Tahoe61]

Corallimorphs, commonly known as Mushroom Corals variety Actinodiscus.

 

[justaDutchguy]

Thanks a lot! So they are nothing bad? Will they keep getting more of the purple? Or more color in general?
Googled that name and they seem to get really beautifull

 

[justaDutchguy]

I just read they like more shaded areas or indirect lighting. Mine are at he highest stone with a lot of light. The stones are glued with epoxy so i would prefer not to move them. Any tips on what to do with them?

 

[Tahoe61]

I would just leave them be, they look fine. If this coral becomes stressed it will often detach and float around until the coral finds a more favorable location.

 

[justaDutchguy]

Ok, thanks for that advice. As a newby reefer this first accidental coral is a happy welcome while waiting to be coral ready;-)

 

[Tahoe61]

Well congratulations.

Here is a little information on the them.

Saltwater Aquarium Corals for Marine Reef Aquariums: Spotted Mushroom

 

[justaDutchguy]

Much appreciated i will check it out.