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Mycedium

Mycedium

Mycedium is a fantastic plating coral related to Oxypora and Pectinia. The common name for Mycedium is Chalice Coral. It is characterized usually by forming plates or chalice shaped colonies with outward radiating coralites. .. more »

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Mycedium Facts

Mycedium Facts

Mycedium has increased in popularity recently because it forms such interesting shapes, has raised corallites that give it much texture, and often has very bright colors that can really stand out in saltwater aquariums. more »

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Mycedium Appearance

The Mycedium coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) type of coral, and is often referred to as the Green Eyed Cup, Plate, or Peacock Coral. A blue to green base color with bright green polyps is a standard amongst Mycedium coral. . more »

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Mycedium Nature and Adaptability

The diameter of each individual Mycedium polyp can range from less than 1/8 inch in newly-formed colonies, up to a 1/2 inch in mature colonies that have reached sized exceeding 6 feet. more »

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Mycedium Aggression and Propagation
Mycedium can be easily propogated by properly fragging the colony. Providing strong water flow to the mother and daughter colonies will help, and any infection should be dipped in an iodine solution. Mycedium is not too aggressive, but feeder and defensive tentacles do come out at night. more »