Description
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The Red Rhodactis Mushroom (genus Rhodactis) is a popular, hardy corallimorph (often called a "mushroom coral" or false coral) prized for its vibrant red base, textured or "hairy/bubbly" surface, and contrasting blue or purple accents.
Key Characteristics & Appearance
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Type: Corallimorpharian (soft-bodied organism closely related to both anemones and stony corals).
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Appearance: Features a bold red body, sometimes with a subtle purple or blue base, wavy edges, and a bumpy, tentacled, or bullseye-patterned surface.
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive; they can touch or crowd neighboring corals, so they require a little breathing room in a reef tank.
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Growth & Movement: Fast-growing and able to slowly glide or shift across rockwork to find a preferred spot, eventually forming colorful colonies or carpets.
Care & Aquarium Requirements
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Care Level: Easy—making them ideal for both beginner and advanced reef keepers.
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Lighting: Low to moderate (typically 50–150 PAR); excessive or overly intense light can cause them to shrink, bleach, or suffer from oxide radical damage.
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Water Flow: Low to gentle flow; strong currents can stress them or cause them to detach.
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Water Parameters:
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Temperature: 23–27°C (72–80°F)
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Salinity: 1.022–1.026
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pH: 8.0–8.4
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Carbonate Hardness (dKH): 8–12 dKH
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Calcium / Magnesium: Maintain standard reef levels (Calcium ~380–450 mg/l).
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Diet: Photosynthetic (relying on zooxanthellae), supplemented 1–2 times a week with fine meaty foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or marine snow via target feeding
