Indo Blue Bounce Rhodactis Mushroom

About this coral

Indo Blue Bounce Rhodactis Mushroom is a Rhodactis mushroom coral—an invertebrate that typically lives attached to live rock or other hard surfaces and relies on light for much of its energy. In a reef aquarium, it’s popular as a hardy, beginner-friendly mushroom that can add movement and a soft, natural look to the tank. Even though “Indo Blue Bounce” refers to a named variety, the group-level care for Rhodactis mushrooms focuses on stable reef conditions, suitable light, and gentle water flow.

Features:

• Beginner-friendly coral with low overall difficulty compared with many reef animals
• Generally benefits from moderate lighting since Rhodactis mushrooms are photosynthetic
• Prefers gentle, indirect water flow to keep the tissue clean without blasting
• Helps create an easy “reef wall” effect when placed on stable rock surfaces
• Often grows outward as it establishes, making it useful for filling space over time
• Can accept supplemental feedings, but lighting and stable water quality remain the foundation

Specifications:

• Coral group: Rhodactis mushroom coral (group-level care: Rhodactis spp.)
• Care level (general): Easy / beginner-friendly
• Light: Moderate reef lighting (generally suitable for photosynthetic mushrooms)
• Water flow: Low to moderate, indirect flow
• Placement: Attach to live rock in a stable spot (avoid areas with strong direct current)
• Diet: Primarily photosynthesis; may also benefit from occasional particulate foods
• Temperature: Typical reef range about 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity: Reef salinity around 1.024–1.026 specific gravity
• pH: About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: About 7–9 dKH
• Calcium: About 400–450 ppm
• Magnesium: About 1250–1350 ppm