Can't Keep Discosoma

[Chelsey]

As the title states, I cannot keep these corallimorphs to save my life. They always end up melting. I really like them and would like to try and put a few in my snowflake tank, but obviously I would prefer that they don't melt. Can someone suggest some lighting/flow for me? I've tried them in my cube and they just never make it. Thanks in advance :)


Chelsey

 

[fishes2889]

What type of flow/lighting have you been trying to keep them in?

I personally keep mine in low flow and low/medium light...

 

[Chelsey]

moderate flow and moderate light. I guess I'll try again in a shaded "dead" spot.

 

[fishes2889]

It could be some type of pest on the shrooms themselves as well. If all fails, dip them in an iodine solution.

 

[120inwall]

They seem to do well in higher light if you slowly aclimate them to that, but prefer lower light in most tanks.