Tank setup
A minimum 60L aquarium suits Hairy Mushroom Coral. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
pH
8.1 - 8.4
Temperature
24° - 27 °C
Max size
10 cm
Min tank
60 L
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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".
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Everything you need to keep Hairy Mushroom Coral healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 60L aquarium suits Hairy Mushroom Coral. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
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.
Hairy Mushroom Coral is generally peaceful; spreads readily. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful; spreads readily tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Hairy Mushroom Coral vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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Species that typically work alongside Hairy Mushroom Coral in a similar setup.
Hammer Coral
Euphyllia ancora
Kenya Tree Coral
Capnella sp.
Zoanthid Colony (various colors)
Zoanthus sp.
Frogspawn Coral
Euphyllia divisa
Green Star Polyp
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Candy Cane Coral
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Acanthastrea
Acanthastrea spp.
Acropora Coral
Acropora spp.