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Rhodactis sp. Mushroom
One of the easiest and most beautiful corals you can get! Rhodactis mushrooms are a great choice for beginner hobbyists looking for resilient additions to their reef aquarium, as well as experienced collectors seeking to add a potentially rare piece to their setup. These corallimorphs come in a wide variety of colors and patterns, some of which are highly sought after by reef enthusiasts. Interestingly, 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 care tips for Rhodactis.
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Location
Rhodactis corallimorphs, commonly referred to as "hairy mushrooms," are found throughout the Indo-Pacific. They are commonly harvested in the Indo-Pacific islands, including Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Lighting
We generally keep our Rhodactis mushrooms in places with low light. Mushrooms, in general, do not respond favorably to extremely bright light and, in some cases, may develop white scars as a result of oxidative radicals 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 with relatively low flow in your reef. Too much flow can cause this particular species to become stressed and not fully extend. Some of the best extensions we observe in mushrooms are 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 stunning them as they swim nearby and swallowing them while asleep. In the case of the specimen above, there is no danger to your reef inhabitants!
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