Tank setup
A minimum 60L aquarium suits Hairy Mushroom Coral. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A bristled corallimorph that thrives in low light and low flow — often the first coral to succeed in a young reef. Traded in many colour morphs including the prized "superman".
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Hairy Mushroom Coral healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Hairy Mushroom Coral is photosynthetic; will capture food. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Hairy Mushroom Coral is generally peaceful; spreads readily. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful; spreads readily tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Hairy Mushroom Coral vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping invertebrates?
Invertebrates read water quality more sensitively than fish — condition and test rather than guess.
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