Common Name: Elephant Ear/Giant Cup Mushroom
Species Name: Amplexidiscus fenestrafer Dunn & Hamner, 1980
Range: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow turbid areas receiving little or moderate water movement
General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 72 to 83°F (22 - 28°C) and requires occasional feedings of small pieces of fresh fish flesh/clam/shrimp. Does better under moderate light, such as fluorescent lamps and prefers gentle water movement and will tolerate some hair algae. Iodine additives appear helpful. May eat small fishes and shrimp!
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