How difficult is it to keep Mycedium (Elephant Nose Coral)?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Mycedium (Elephant Nose Coral)?

The ideal temperature for Mycedium (Elephant Nose Coral) is 24〜26℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the typical price for Mycedium (Elephant Nose Coral)?

The price of Mycedium (Elephant Nose Coral) varies significantly depending on variety, size, and individual quality. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Mycedium (Elephant Nose Coral)

Q: What should I feed Mycedium (Elephant Nose Coral)?

Mycedium (Elephant Nose Coral) feeds on: Mainly nutrition from symbiotic zooxanthellae, supplemented with fine to small particulate coral foods offered at night.. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Intermediate

Mycedium elephantotus

A merulinid reef coral that spreads as thin plates. The corallites protrude facing the plate margin, a shape likened to an elephant's trunk, which is the origin of its English name. Green or brown colonies with red oral discs are typical.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

24〜26℃

Size

Colonies to several tens of cm

Diet

Mainly nutrition from symbiotic zooxanthellae, supplemented with fine to small particulate coral foods offered at night.

About

Mycedium elephantotus is a reef-building merulinid coral known in English as the elephant nose coral or Chinese cabbage coral. The distribution records held by WoRMS run from the Red Sea, East Africa, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Mauritius, Rodrigues, the Seychelles, Aldabra, the Maldives and Chagos to Papua New Guinea and Australia. Colonies spread as thin horizontal plates, and the corallites protrude slightly while facing towards the plate margin; this arrangement, likened to an elephant's trunk, gives the coral its English name. Colonies are usually green or brown, and specimens with red or orange oral discs are favoured in the trade. It is kept much like the chalice corals it resembles, and is stable under low to moderate light and moderate flow. It extends sweeper tentacles at night, so space is needed between it and neighbouring corals. As a scleractinian it is on CITES Appendix II.

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