Magic Carpet Mushroom XL

Magic Carpet Mushroom Coral (Discosoma sp.)

Description:
The Magic Carpet Mushroom Coral is a captivating and colorful variety of Discosoma, celebrated for its swirling patterns and vivid multi-tone colouration. This coral typically displays a mix of iridescent blues, purples and greens, blending together to create a mesmerizing “carpet” effect that shimmers beautifully under blue or actinic lighting.

Renowned for its resilience and adaptability, the Magic Carpet Mushroom is an excellent choice for both beginner and advanced reef keepers. It’s a hardy, low-maintenance soft coral that thrives in a variety of conditions and gradually spreads across rockwork, creating a living tapestry of colour and movement.

Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Placement: Lower to mid areas of the tank, on rockwork or substrate, in low to moderate flow.

Ideal Water Parameters

Feeding & Nutrition:

The Magic Carpet Mushroom Coral is photosynthetic, relying on its zooxanthellae for most of its nutrition. Supplemental feeding with fine coral foods, reef roids, or small meaty particles once or twice weekly can enhance color vibrancy and promote faster growth.

Notes:

• Prefers stable water parameters and low to moderate lighting.

• Can naturally spread to form a colorful carpet over rockwork.

• Avoid strong direct flow or proximity to aggressive corals.

• Perfect for nano reefs and mixed soft coral aquariums.

Quick Summary:

• Scientific Name: Discosoma sp.

• Common Name: Magic Carpet Mushroom Coral

• Type: Soft Coral (Corallimorph)

• Difficulty: Easy

• Lighting: Low to Moderate (60–120 PAR)

• Flow: Low to Moderate, Indirect

• Placement: Lower to Mid Tank Levels

• Reef Safe: Yes