Mushroom Coral
Lithophyllon concinna
A low-maintenance plating coral that thrives where flow stays gentle.
About
Mushroom Coral (Lithophyllon concinna) is a hard coral native to the reef systems of the Western Central Pacific, where it occurs across a broad latitudinal range from shallow tideline zones down to around 40 meters. In the wild it tends to grow in calmer reef areas, and that preference for gentle water movement carries straight into aquarium care. This is not a coral you want blasted with a powerhead. Its plating or encrusting growth form gives it a low, spreading profile that works well on rockwork or sandy substrate, and it can hold its own visually without demanding much from the keeper. For a stony coral, it sits firmly on the more accessible end of the care spectrum, making it a reasonable choice for hobbyists who are newer to keeping LPS or plating corals but have a stable, established reef system running. Moderate lighting suits it well, and consistent water quality matters more than chasing any single parameter to perfection. Source data on this species is relatively limited compared to many commonly traded corals, so observing your individual colony closely and adjusting placement based on its response is always the smartest approach.
Similar species
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Good tank mates
Species that tend to coexist peacefully with Mushroom Coral
From the same region
Share the same natural habitat. Great for a biotope-themed tank
Frequently asked questions
- What water parameters does the Mushroom Coral need?
- The Mushroom Coral does best with a temperature of 72–82°F, a pH of 8–8.4.
- Is the Mushroom Coral reef safe?
- The Mushroom Coral is generally considered reef safe.