🌌🔥 Galactic Ember Discosoma
Discosoma spp. (Petrol Blue & Orange Base with Yellow Speckles)
Quick Stats
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Care Level: Easy
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Temperament: Peaceful
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Colour Form: Deep petrol blue base with vivid orange flare zones and scattered bright yellow speckles — reminiscent of glowing embers scattered across a galactic night sky.
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Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–11, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
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Family: Discosomatidae
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Lighting: Low to Moderate
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Supplements: Trace Elements, Amino Acids (optional)
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Water Flow: Low
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Placement: Rockwork or substrate in low-light, low-flow areas
Overview
The Galactic Ember Discosoma is a mesmerizing mushroom coral morph that combines deep petrol blues with vibrant orange highlights and radiant yellow speckles. Its surface resembles a molten cosmic field, making it an instant focal point in any reefscape.
Renowned for its hardiness and adaptability, this Discosoma is a perfect choice for beginners and collectors alike. Over time, it can multiply into a spreading carpet of colour, thriving in shaded, low-energy zones of the tank.
Care & Feeding
This coral is photosynthetic via its symbiotic zooxanthellae but also benefits from occasional feeding. Target with microplankton, reef roids, or dissolved amino acid supplements to boost growth and colour vibrancy.
Keep in lower-light zones to prevent bleaching and maintain maximum colour contrast. Avoid strong flow, which may cause the disc to retract or detach.
Optimal Parameters
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Alkalinity (dKH): 8–11
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Calcium (Ca): 420–450 ppm
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Magnesium (Mg): 1250–1350 ppm
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Nitrate (NO₃): 2–10 ppm
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Phosphate (PO₄): 0.01–0.05 ppm
Placement
Place on a stable surface away from aggressive stingers. Ideal on lower rock ledges or sandy areas under shaded or low PAR zones. The fleshy disc may slowly expand and drift, so give it room to spread.
🌌🔥 Galactic Ember Discosoma
A tranquil explosion of cosmic colour — durable, hypnotic, and sure to impress in any reef collection.