Hairy Mushroom Coral
Rhodactis sp.
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pH
8.1–8.4
Temperature
24–27 °C
Colony size
10 cm
Min tank
60 L
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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".
Care guide
Keeping Hairy Mushroom Coral healthy in a South African setup.
Placement & light
Place it low in the tank at first and move it up over a few weeks if it stays closed or browns. Match flow to the coral: most fleshy corals want gentle, indirect flow.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C, with salinity around 1.025–1.026. Alkalinity, calcium and magnesium matter more than any single reading: keep them stable and test weekly.
Feeding
Photosynthetic; will capture food. Most of its energy comes from light, so feeding supplements good lighting rather than replacing it.
Stinging & spacing
Peaceful; spreads readily. Many corals and anemones sting what they touch, some with sweeper tentacles that reach well beyond the colony at night. Leave clear space around Hairy Mushroom Coral as it grows.
Reef compatibility
Large angelfish and butterflyfish nip at corals and anemones; most reef fish, shrimp and snails leave it alone.
Propagation
Hairy Mushroom Coral can be fragged: cut or break a piece with a clean tool, glue it to a plug, and keep it in moderate light and flow while it heals.
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