Mushroom Garden

4MB · #1 05/06/2006, 03:40 PM

In my 30 I have the center open as I had planned to do either a Zoanthid garden or a Mushroom garden through the center towards the front (pic in my gallery). I want to get something super colorful as it itll be the center piece. Suggestions???

I have 2 x 96 watt lighting so I have a pretty good light to water ratio. Its also a breeder tank so it isn't very tall. Just yesterday I added a toadstool on the far right side. I also have a lot of flow 2 600's 1 400 and HOB filter.

Thanks in advance.

Also there are 2 Oscellaris Clowns in there at the moment (hosting the left side of the tank), a royal gramma after mothers day. Then a sand sifting goby, than either a wrasse or mandarin if I feel like waiting months before adding the final fish.

rudeanduncouth · #2 05/06/2006, 10:34 PM

I would maybe consider some ricordia as far as mushrooms go but you will be paying a hefty price for them as well. Your unusually and bright Zoas fetch a good price too.

4MB · #3 05/07/2006, 07:49 AM

How much would a small frag of ricordia go for? My LFS had some the other day and I almost got it but decided to do the toadstool.

rudeanduncouth · #4 05/09/2006, 08:59 PM

Ricordia tend to be around $30 - $50 for one or two mushrooms. They are expensive but they are some of the most interesting mushrooms.

critmin · #5 05/10/2006, 05:54 AM

Ricordea yumas can be very nice. They can come in some very spectacular color morphs, but they are a bit more expensive than the floridas. Check out aquacon.com. I really want one of those hot pink ones.

beez · #6 05/10/2006, 06:55 PM

Atlantis Aquarium and Extreme Corals get nice rics in pretty often....I've seen some good ones on Liveaquaria from time to time even