Fungia sp.

Fungia sp.
Taxonomical systematics
	Scientific name	Fungia sp.
	Common names	Mushroom Coral,
	Genus
	Family	Fungiidae
	Order	Scleractinia
	Subclass	Zoantharia
	Class	Anthozoa
	Phylum	Cnidaria

Local ecology
	Habitat	Free-living except as juveniles. Usually reef slopes and lagoons (Veron, 2000).

Biological characteristics
		Zooxanthellate
		Ahermatypic

	Fungia sp. in aquarium.

	Fungia sp. in aquarium.

	*Close-up of tentacles of Fungia* sp.**

	Fungia sp. in aquarium at night with tentacles expanded.

	*Close up of expanded tentacles of Fungia* sp. in aquarium at night.**
Captive care
	Lighting	Medium to bright lighting.
	Water flow	Low to moderate current (Borneman, 2001)
	Feeding	Should be fed regularly and will accept most foods. If not fed, starvation usually brings on tissue recession (Borneman, 2001). Any foods that can fit into the mouth, such as small shrimp, should be suitable.
	Growth rate	If well fed, the growth rate can be quite considerable, however, due to their shape, growth usually goes unnoticed unless regular measurements are taken.
	Diseases and other maladies	Not susceptible to most common coral diseases (Borneman, 2001) but can be easily damaged.

References
	Borneman E.H. 2001. Aquarium Corals: Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History. Microcosm Ltd, Charlotte, VT. 464pp.
	Veron J.E.N. 2000. Corals of the World - Volumes 1, 2, 3. Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville, Australia. 1382pp.