💚🔵 Ocean Stripes Mycedium – WYSIWYG 🔵💚
Mycedium spp. (Green Stripes with Blue Colour – Collector Coral)
🔹 Quick Stats
-
Care Level: Moderate
-
Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive (space generously for neighboring corals)
-
Colour Form: The Ocean Stripes Mycedium features vivid green striped ridges with subtle blue shading 🌿🔹. Its unique coloration and encrusting growth make it a collector-grade centerpiece.
-
Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–12, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
-
Family: Mussidae
-
Lighting: Moderate (enhances green and blue tones)
-
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements, Amino Acids
-
Water Flow: Low to moderate — allows full polyp expansion without stress
-
Placement: Mid to lower reef zones
🧬 Overview
The Ocean Stripes Mycedium is a premium collector coral, prized for its striking green stripes and subtle blue hues. Its encrusting growth and vibrant coloration create a dynamic and eye-catching addition to any reef.
🍽️ Feeding & Care
Photosynthetic, but thrives with target feeding 1–2 times per week using mysis, rotifers, or enriched microplankton. Supplementation with amino acids and trace elements maintains vivid coloration and healthy tissue.
📈 Optimal Parameters
-
Alkalinity (dKH): 8–12
-
Calcium (Ca): 420–460 ppm
-
Magnesium (Mg): 1250–1350 ppm
-
Nitrate (NO₃): 2–10 ppm
-
Phosphate (PO₄): 0.02–0.08 ppm
📍 Placement
Mid to lower reef zones with gentle, indirect flow. Under actinic lighting, the green stripes and blue highlights create a stunning, collector-grade centerpiece.
📸 WYSIWYG Note
Sold as WYSIWYG — the exact colony photographed is the one you will receive, ensuring premium quality, vivid coloration, and uniqueness.