Flaming Rhodactis Mushroom

About this coral

Flaming Rhodactis Mushroom is a mushroom coral variety in the genus Rhodactis, sold in the “mushrooms” category for reef aquariums. In practice, it’s used as an attractive, hardy soft-coral option that can add a lively, polyp-covered look to the display while benefiting from common “reef tank” lighting and stable water conditions. Like many mushroom corals, Rhodactis relies on photosynthesis from symbiotic algae but also accepts feeding in typical aquarium setups.

Features:

• Mushroom corals are widely considered among the easier beginner corals due to their forgiving nature and compact, stationary growth habit
• Rhodactis mushrooms typically do best when kept on stable rock or an area where they can remain attached without frequent disturbance
• Moderate reef lighting supports natural coloration and daily polyp extension
• Low to moderate, indirect water movement helps keep detritus from settling while avoiding strong current stress
• They can be used to create texture and visual contrast in aquascapes, especially on the upper half of rock
• General guidance is to maintain consistent reef parameters rather than chasing rapid changes
• Good tank hygiene helps prevent nuisance algae from competing with coral tissue

Specifications:

• Coral group: Mushroom coral (Rhodactis genus)
• Care level (general guidance): Beginner-friendly; keep stable, reef-like conditions
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate aquarium light
• Water flow (general guidance): Low to moderate, indirect flow
• Placement (general guidance): Attach to rock in a spot with suitable light and gentle flow; avoid constant direct blasting
• Temperature (general guidance): Typical tropical reef range (about 72–78°F / 22–26°C)
• Salinity (general guidance): Reef salinity around 1.026–1.027 SG
• pH (general guidance): Reef-stable pH around ~8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general guidance): About ~7–11 dKH
• Calcium (general guidance): About ~400–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general guidance): About ~1250–1350 ppm