Mycedium or Oxypora
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I have both 
Neither has been particularly demanding. My Oxy colors up best when protected from direct light (my main lights are 250wt halides). It doesnt grow all that fast and does not appear to be very aggressive, though it will put out sweepers from time to time. Easily broken/fragged.
My Mycedium is much more tolerant of stong lighting. In face, Ive had it about 12" from a halide (if that) and the colors have come out beautifully. It doesnt grow that fast either- maybe an inch in the last year at most, but does puff up a bit more than the oxypora.
I would keep both/either under a moderate to strong current to keep debris from settling on it, as that will cause tissue necrosis quickly.
Neither has been particularly demanding. My Oxy colors up best when protected from direct light (my main lights are 250wt halides). It doesnt grow all that fast and does not appear to be very aggressive, though it will put out sweepers from time to time. Easily broken/fragged.
My Mycedium is much more tolerant of stong lighting. In face, Ive had it about 12" from a halide (if that) and the colors have come out beautifully. It doesnt grow that fast either- maybe an inch in the last year at most, but does puff up a bit more than the oxypora.
I would keep both/either under a moderate to strong current to keep debris from settling on it, as that will cause tissue necrosis quickly.
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