Common Names

Discosoma, Rhodactis, Ricordea, Yuma

Description

Most in this family are hardy and adapt easily to a variety and changing conditions and make them well suited for reef aquarium environments.

Care Level: Easy to Moderate

Placement: Bottom to Middle

Lighting: Moderate

Flow: Medium to Strong

Conditions: 74°-80°, s.g. 1.023-1.026, pH 8.1-8.4, Cal 400-450, dKH 8-12, Mag 1350-1500, Sr 10

Conditions & Placement

Being an anemone species with a foot that attaches to the substrate they require live rock or crushed coral. Generally speaking corallimorphs tolerate most lighting conditions however cannot handle high water flow. So placing towards bottom to middle of the reef aquarium is advised.

Feeding

Corallimorphs can absorb food particles from the water column through a large mucus coated outer disc or direct food towards a mouth located in the center of this disc. While not necessary target feeding can be used to promote color and growth if desired. Some food items to try include newly hatched artemia, newly hatched brine shrimp and cyclo-peeze.

Maintenance

Corallimorphs easily adapt to a variety of conditions. When introducing new specimens to the aquarium you can float and salinity match first. Bi-weekly water changes of at least 10% or 20% per month are recommended. It is a good idea to run carbon.

Warnings

Corallimorphs often multiply at a rapid rate once settled into the aquarium environment. While this may seem desirable it can become a nuisance later on. It is suggested for species such as rhodactis and discosoma to leave on isolated ‘islands’. A few larger species actually have the ability to capture small prey such as fish and invertebrates so care should be taken.

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