Where to buy Veron's Micromussa
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About Veron's Micromussa
Small LPS coral with branching or columnar polyps displaying variable colors including orange, red, yellow, and green, often with contrasting mouths and polyp tips. Maximum height typically 2–4 inches.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Moderate lighting (PAR 200-300) • Moderate water flow, not direct blasting • Prefers reef aquarium placement on rockwork • Feed zooplankton 1-2x weekly • Stable params: 78-79°F, pH 8.1-8.3, Ca 420-450ppm
- Lighting Requirement
- Moderate (150–250 PAR)
- Coloration
- Brown to green with small polyps
- Coral Type
- LPS
- Feeding Needs
- Primarily photosynthetic but benefits from occasional meaty food (small zooplankton, mysis) 1–2 times per week.
- Family
- Micromoussidae
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific coral reefs from Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef and Micronesia.
- Additional Notes
- Veron's Micromussa is a hardy LPS coral that tolerates varied conditions. Retract during acclimation—this is normal and not a sign of stress.
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
- Appearance Description
- Small LPS coral with branching or columnar polyps displaying variable colors including orange, red, yellow, and green, often with contrasting mouths and polyp tips. Maximum height typically 2–4 inches.
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
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