What lighting does Discosoma nummiforme need?

Discosoma nummiforme (Smooth Mushroom) requires High lighting for optimal growth and coloration.

What water flow does Discosoma nummiforme need?

Discosoma nummiforme (Smooth Mushroom) thrives with Low water flow.

What family does Discosoma nummiforme belong to?

Discosoma nummiforme belongs to the family Discosomidae. This classification is verified by WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species), AphiaID 411031.

Soft Coral

Discosoma nummiforme

Smooth Mushroom

Flat smooth disc mushroom. Thrives in low light/flow, will bleach under intense light.

Genus Discosoma

Family Discosomidae

WoRMS AphiaID: 411031

Feeding Photosynthetic

Fragging Cut Mat

Care Parameters

Lighting

High

Flow

Low

Placement

bottom

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Temperature

75-80°F / 24-27°C

Alkalinity

8-12 dKH

Calcium

400-450 ppm

Primary source: Tidal Gardens 36 observations across 5 sources

Care Data by Source

Source	Light	Flow	Placement	Temperament	Care	Samples
AllCorals Ref	Low	Low	bottom	semi-aggressive	easy	1
Tidal Gardens	Low	Low	—	—	—	1
Tidal Gardens PRIMARY	High	Low	—	—	—	3
Top Shelf Aquatics	Low-Moderate	Low-Moderate	—	—	—	29
World Wide Corals	Low	—	—	—	—	2

Price Intelligence

Price Range

$4 — $2999.99

Average

$97.38

Data Points

1,863

vs Soft Coral Avg

+24%

frag

$19 — $199.99

avg $107.49 · 14 listings

colony

$49.99 — $199.99

avg $140.99 · 8 listings

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Prices in USD from 18 sources across the coral marketplace.

Gallery

Cards in Collection

24 cards for Discosoma nummiforme