This is my very first mushroom so I am not very familiar with them (but I did read up on placement and feedings). I got a good deal on this guy since he wasn't attached to anything. I placed him in a cove like area so he can decide how much light he wants. He fooled me however. I thought I was getting a tiny .5" one and he has opened up to a full 2.2". Since my tank isn't that large he looks like a monster. Anyone know what type of mushroom he is? He seems like the common ones, just with stripes. He has been in my tank for three days.
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I appreciate the complement. Corals are very exciting, they are definitely something to look foward too. I went to a wonderful saltwater coral shop yesterday (never been there before) and was amazed at their selection. I could have spent hours there. Sadly I was only there to pick up some more test kit supplies.
I was a bit bummed when I saw the prices for a couple on a rock (all rocks ranged from $40-70) so I am happy that this guy is doing well and will hopefully split later on. I never realized how expensive corals can be so the frags in my tank only cost about $5-12 each.