The orange Rhodactis mushroom is a hardy, textured soft coral featuring fluorescent orange bumps or "hairy" tentacles. Popular in reef aquariums, it thrives in low-to-moderate light and gentle water flow, making it an easy choice for beginners.
Tank Requirements
Lighting: Low to moderate (30–100 PAR); too much light causes bleaching.
Water Flow: Gentle and low to prevent detritus buildup without damaging the tissue.
Temperature: 72°F – 78°F (22°C – 26°C).
Salinity (Specific Gravity): 1.023 – 1.025.
pH Range: 8.1 – 8.4.
Care and Feeding
Placement: Bottom of the aquarium on rock or rubble.
Diet: Photosynthetic via zooxanthellae, but accepts optional target feeding of micro-plankton or meaty marine foods.
Temperament: Semi-aggressive; keep spaced away from other coral species to prevent stinging space competition.
The orange Rhodactis mushroom is a hardy, textured soft coral featuring fluorescent orange bumps or "hairy" tentacles. Popular in reef aquariums, it thrives in low-to-moderate light and gentle water flow, making it an easy choice for beginners.
Tank Requirements
Lighting: Low to moderate (30–100 PAR); too much light causes bleaching.
Water Flow: Gentle and low to prevent detritus buildup without damaging the tissue.
Temperature: 72°F – 78°F (22°C – 26°C).
Salinity (Specific Gravity): 1.023 – 1.025.
pH Range: 8.1 – 8.4.
Care and Feeding
Placement: Bottom of the aquarium on rock or rubble.
Diet: Photosynthetic via zooxanthellae, but accepts optional target feeding of micro-plankton or meaty marine foods.
Temperament: Semi-aggressive; keep spaced away from other coral species to prevent stinging space competition.
