Common Name: Wagon-wheel/Marble Mushroom
Species Name: Discosoma marmorata
Range: Indo-Pacific Ocean: East Africa to Central Pacific Ocean
Natural Environment: Inhabits tidepools and shallow lagoons, and sometimes found on outer reef slopes
General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 72 to 83°F (22 - 28°C). Has many different color forms, including brown, blue, green, but always has a marbled surface area. Requires slow water movement and moderate lighting, preferably shade.
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