Fire Rhodactis Mushroom

About this coral

Fire Rhodactis Mushroom is a Rhodactis “mushroom coral” (Corallimorpharia) sold as an aquarium soft coral for reef-style tanks. In practice, Rhodactis mushrooms are commonly kept because they’re hardy and adaptable when placed in the right spot, making them a useful choice for beginners who want a low-maintenance coral that still benefits from stable conditions. General group-level guidance is provided for Rhodactis mushrooms, since color-morph naming does not always indicate a distinct species with a separate care sheet. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodactis?utm_source=openai))

Features:

• Beginner-friendly Rhodactis-style mushroom coral, typically forgiving of early reef-tank learning curves. ([poseidonsrealm.com](https://poseidonsrealm.com/coral-guide/rhodactis-mushroom/?utm_source=openai))
• Generally prefers low to low-moderate lighting to help it remain extended rather than shrinking. ([poseidonsrealm.com](https://poseidonsrealm.com/coral-guide/rhodactis-mushroom/?utm_source=openai))
• Best kept with gentle water movement; strong flow can contribute to shrinkage or detachment. ([poseidonsrealm.com](https://poseidonsrealm.com/coral-guide/rhodactis-mushroom/?utm_source=openai))
• Place low on the rockwork or in a suitably stable area, and avoid placing it in direct high-light/high-flow zones. ([poseidonsrealm.com](https://poseidonsrealm.com/coral-guide/rhodactis-mushroom/?utm_source=openai))
• Often relies mostly on photosynthesis, so lighting matters even if it may also benefit from natural feeding in a mature tank. ([fluvalaquatics.com](https://fluvalaquatics.com/careguides/Fluval-Saltwater-Care-Guide_en.pdf?utm_source=openai))
• Maintain stable reef parameters—mushrooms generally do best when swings are minimized rather than chasing numbers day-to-day. ([reefaquaculturespecialists.com](https://reefaquaculturespecialists.com/products/d05-b-fire-rhodactis-mushroom-wysiwyg?variant=48468661174429&utm_source=openai))

Specifications:

• Care level (general): Easy / beginner friendly (Rhodactis group guidance). ([poseidonsrealm.com](https://poseidonsrealm.com/coral-guide/rhodactis-mushroom/?utm_source=openai))
• Light (general): Low to low-moderate (target a dim area and adjust if it starts shrinking/declining). ([poseidonsrealm.com](https://poseidonsrealm.com/coral-guide/rhodactis-mushroom/?utm_source=openai))
• Water flow (general): Low (gentle flow; reduce risk of shrinkage/detachment). ([poseidonsrealm.com](https://poseidonsrealm.com/coral-guide/rhodactis-mushroom/?utm_source=openai))
• Placement (general): Low on rock or a stable spot; keep away from direct blasting flow/light. ([poseidonsrealm.com](https://poseidonsrealm.com/coral-guide/rhodactis-mushroom/?utm_source=openai))
• Temperature: 74–79°F. ([reefaquaculturespecialists.com](https://reefaquaculturespecialists.com/products/d05-b-fire-rhodactis-mushroom-wysiwyg?variant=48468661174429&utm_source=openai))
• pH: 8.10–8.45. ([reefaquaculturespecialists.com](https://reefaquaculturespecialists.com/products/d05-b-fire-rhodactis-mushroom-wysiwyg?variant=48468661174429&utm_source=openai))
• Alkalinity (dKH): 8.0–8.5. ([reefaquaculturespecialists.com](https://reefaquaculturespecialists.com/products/d05-b-fire-rhodactis-mushroom-wysiwyg?variant=48468661174429&utm_source=openai))
• Calcium (ppm): 400–430. ([reefaquaculturespecialists.com](https://reefaquaculturespecialists.com/products/d05-b-fire-rhodactis-mushroom-wysiwyg?variant=48468661174429&utm_source=openai))
• Magnesium (ppm): 1320–1450. ([reefaquaculturespecialists.com](https://reefaquaculturespecialists.com/products/d05-b-fire-rhodactis-mushroom-wysiwyg?variant=48468661174429&utm_source=openai))
• Nitrate: 3–15 (as listed). ([reefaquaculturespecialists.com](https://reefaquaculturespecialists.com/products/d05-b-fire-rhodactis-mushroom-wysiwyg?variant=48468661174429&utm_source=openai))
• Phosphate: 0.03–0.10 (as listed). ([reefaquaculturespecialists.com](https://reefaquaculturespecialists.com/products/d05-b-fire-rhodactis-mushroom-wysiwyg?variant=48468661174429&utm_source=openai))