Green Rhodactis Mushroom (per leaf)

Rhodactis Mushroom Coral – Description

• Scientific Name: Rhodactis spp. (commonly called hairy mushroom coral or bullseye mushroom)

• Type: Soft coral / Corallimorph (not a true coral, but closely related)

• Appearance:

  • Dome- or disc-shaped body (oral disc) covered with short, fuzzy tentacles giving a “hairy” look

  • Colors range from green, purple, blue, red, orange, or combinations with metallic sheens

  • Central mouth often visible and can inflate or deflate based on conditions

• Habitat: Found in shallow, protected reef areas in Indo-Pacific regions

• Behavior:

  • Generally peaceful but can expand and sting nearby corals if crowded

  • Hardy, adaptable, and good for beginner reef keepers

🌊 Rhodactis Mushroom – Care Guidelines

• Lighting:

  • Low to moderate lighting preferred

  • Too much light can cause bleaching or shrinking

  • Ideal for shaded or lower areas of the reef tank

• Water Flow:

  • Low to moderate flow; too strong can cause the mushroom to detach or close up

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 24–27°C (75–81°F)

  • Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG

  • pH: 8.1–8.4

  • Nitrates: <10 ppm

  • Phosphates: <0.03 ppm

• Placement:

  • On rock or substrate in lower to mid-tank areas

  • Leave space between mushrooms and other corals to prevent overgrowth or stings

• Feeding:

  • Mostly photosynthetic via zooxanthellae algae

  • Benefit from occasional feeding with small meaty foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or coral-specific foods

• Growth & Propagation:

  • Multiply by budding or fission (splitting)

  • Can be fragged easily — cut carefully through the mouth using a clean blade

  • Attach new fragments to rubble with mesh or low flow until they attach naturally