💚🌿 Caribbean Giant Green Neglecta Mushroom
Discosoma neglecta – Rare Large-Polyp Mushroom Coral
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy to Intermediate
Temperament: Peaceful (semi-aggressive when touching other soft corals)
Colour Form: A rare Caribbean morph of Discosoma neglecta featuring vivid emerald-green tissue with subtle iridescent undertones and a broad, leathery texture. Each polyp can grow to extra-large “big head” size, forming a natural living disk up to 10–15 cm in diameter. Under blue lighting, the coral radiates a glowing lime-to-jade fluorescence that brings lush, organic depth to any reef display.
Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–11, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Discosomatidae
Lighting: Low to Moderate – excessive light may cause retraction or bleaching
Water Flow: Low to Gentle
Placement: Bottom or shaded areas of the reef
🧬 Overview
The Caribbean Giant Green Neglecta Mushroom is a rare and highly sought-after soft coral species prized for its enormous size and resilient nature. Originating from the Caribbean’s shallow, nutrient-rich reefs, this mushroom combines hardiness with stunning visual appeal — its thick, fleshy disk expands smoothly across the substrate, creating a lush green canopy effect.
Unlike standard Discosoma varieties, the neglecta form exhibits larger polyps, firmer texture, and a uniquely scalloped edge that gives it a sculptural appearance. Perfect for collectors who appreciate rare biogeographical species with character and movement.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Primarily photosynthetic, deriving energy from symbiotic zooxanthellae.
Supplement occasionally with micro-plankton or fine coral foods (Reef Roids, Marine Snow) to enhance growth and tissue expansion.
Maintain moderate nutrient levels — neglectas prefer slightly “richer” water than ultra-clean SPS systems. Avoid direct blasting flow or excessive light.
📈 Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (dKH) | 8–11 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 400–440 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1250–1350 ppm |
| Nitrate (NO₃) | 5–15 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.03–0.1 ppm |
📍 Placement
Position on the sandbed or lower rockwork, preferably in low-flow, shaded regions. The coral will expand outward and may slowly spread to adjacent rock surfaces. Ideal for natural, lagoon-style or mixed reef setups.
Provide space — its large, fleshy head can overgrow smaller neighbouring polyps over time.
💚🌿 Caribbean Giant Green Neglecta Mushroom
A rare gem from the tropics — lush, oversized, and glowing with the calm green light of the Caribbean shallows.