Blue Bounce Rhodactis

About this coral

Blue Bounce Rhodactis is a mushroom coral in the genus Rhodactis. It’s typically kept as a soft, photosynthetic reef invertebrate that can be used as a colorful focal coral on live rock or another stable surface in a reef aquarium. In practice, you place it where it can receive suitable light and gentle water movement, and let it expand for a “bounce” look as it opens and feeds from both light and the water column.

Features:

• Rhodactis mushroom corals are soft, compact reef invertebrates that attach to rock or other hard surfaces
• They rely on aquarium lighting for much of their energy, while also capturing small food particles from the water
• Gentle, indirect flow helps keep the mushroom expanded without being blasted
• A stable tank with consistent water quality supports healthier, more regular opening and coloration
• Mushrooms can be a versatile addition to mixed reef setups that provide compatible light and flow

Specifications:

• Verified identity: Coral type: mushroom coral (Rhodactis genus); exact species not specified
• Care level (general guidance): Low to moderate compared with many reef corals when placed correctly
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate reef lighting; adjust so the animal opens comfortably
• Water flow (general guidance): Low to moderate, indirect flow
• Placement (general guidance): On stable hardscape or live rock where it can remain attached
• Diet (general guidance): Photosynthesis plus small suspended foods from the water
• Temperature (general reef range): About 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity (general reef range): About 1.024–1.026 specific gravity
• pH (general reef range): About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general reef range): About 7–11 dKH
• Calcium (general reef range): About 380–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general reef range): About 1250–1350 ppm