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Rhodactis Mushroom - "Superman"
One of the easiest and most beautiful corals you can get! Rhodactis mushrooms are a great choice for beginner reefers looking for resilient additions to their reef tank, as well as experienced collectors looking to add a potentially rare piece to their aquarium. These coral morphs come in a wide variety of colors and patterns, some of which are highly sought after by reef enthusiasts. The truth is that 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 affordably priced.
See below for additional care tips for Rhodactis.
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What You See Is What You Get
Location
Rhodactis corallimorphs, commonly referred to as "hairy mushrooms," are found throughout the Indo-Pacific. They are commonly harvested from Indo-Pacific islands, including Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Lighting
We typically 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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High light |
High 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 cause this particular species to become stressed and not fully extend. Some of the best extensions we see 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, (and rarer ones) like the Elephant Ear variety, may consume fish by anesthetizing them as they swim by and swallowing them while they sleep. In the case of the specimen above, there is no danger to the inhabitants of your reef!
