Rainbow Speckled Rhodactis Mushroom

About this coral

The Rainbow Speckled Rhodactis Mushroom is a Rhodactis mushroom. Rhodactis are corallimorphs, often called mushroom corals, and they are known as hardy soft corals that do well in many kinds of reef tanks. The shop name refers to a named variety. The care guidance below applies to Rhodactis mushrooms in general and has not been documented for this specific variety. As the existing description says, mushrooms are easy beginner corals with low requirements. That makes this a practical choice for beginner and mixed reef aquariums, where it can grow across rockwork and become a centerpiece when it has enough space.

Features:

• Easy care that suits beginner and mixed reef tanks.
• Generally adapts to low or moderate light. When moving it to new lighting, start at lower intensity and increase it gradually over one to two weeks.
• Prefers steady, indirect flow that keeps debris off the disc without folding it over. Too much flow can cause it to shrink back.
• Gets energy from symbiotic algae but can also take small meaty or coral foods, which may help it grow faster and improve its color.
• Can spread fairly quickly across rockwork, so give it extra room.
• Can shade nearby corals and may sting them, so keep a few inches of space around it.

Specifications:

• Coral group: Rhodactis mushroom (corallimorph)
• Care level: Easy
• Temperament: Peaceful, but can crowd neighbors
• Lighting: Low to moderate (about 75-250 PAR)
• Water flow: Low to moderate, indirect
• Placement: Lower to middle rockwork
• Feeding: Photosynthetic; small meaty foods are optional
• Growth rate: Moderate to fast