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Rhodactis inchoata - "Blue Green"
One of the easiest and most beautiful corals you can get! Rhodactis mushrooms are an excellent choice for both beginner hobbyists looking for hardy additions to their reef tank and experienced collectors seeking to add a potentially rare piece to their aquarium. These corallimorphs come in a wide variety of colors and patterns, some of which are highly sought after by reef enthusiasts. The truth is, the most expensive coral on the market currently is a variety of Rhodactis called the Bounce Mushroom. Fortunately, for most hobbyists, the vast majority of these mushrooms are very reasonably priced.
See below for additional tips on caring for Rhodactis.
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Location
Rhodactis corallimorphs, commonly known as "hairy mushrooms," are found throughout the Indo-Pacific. They are commonly harvested from Indo-Pacific islands, including Fiji, Tonga, the Solomon Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Lighting
We generally keep our Rhodactis mushrooms in places with low light/weak light. Mushrooms, in general, do not respond favorably to extremely bright light, and in some cases, they may develop white scars as a result of oxidation on their bodies.
Low light |
Low light is between 30 - 50 PAR per unit area |
Medium light |
Medium light is between 50 - 150 PAR per unit area |
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Intense light |
Intense light is above 150 PAR per unit area |
Water Flow
We recommend keeping the mushrooms in an area of relatively low flow in your reef. Too much flow can stress this particular species and prevent it from fully expanding. One of the best expansions we observe in mushrooms is due to low flow.
Feeding
Rhodactis mushrooms can be fed. Some species feed more aggressively than others, but most accept meaty foods. Very large Rhodactis, such as the Elephant Ear variety, can consume fish by numbing them while swimming nearby and swallowing them while they sleep. In the case of the specimen above, there is no danger to your reef's inhabitants!
