ID Please For New Reefer

[brandon1982]

I bought a frag of LR at the LFS the other day it was I guess hand picked by the fish guy because it had three small
( 1\4" - "1/2") round purple disks on it, they are very nice to look at! each one has about 8 tiny light blue streaks spaced out around the outside of the disk. not much disturbes them but when they do close up (I think at night) The round disk is retracted in like a Zoo would (but they are definately not related). each one is attached separately to the LR frag by one suction cup. I can tell they are independant because one is mocing today to be more in the light. I wish I had a camera but if anyone knows what they might be, I don't think they are anything special it only cost me $4.99 for all three.

Even if I never know what they are, they will still be way worth the money, very colorful!

 

[cacique_ccs]

Try a Google image search on actinodisco, might give you a hint

 

[brandon1982]

I think that is it, they look identical. will they be a good coral for such a small reef?

 

[cacique_ccs]

Actinodiscus, commonly called mushrooms are hard to kill, no too strong light or waterflow, no feeding required. I think they may do well in your tank. Mine are growing in 30 gal under 65 W PC and already reached 3"

 

[brandon1982]

thanks, they are cool looking!

 

[af_hall14]

They will grow well under PCs... I have tons and they spread all over the place!