{"product_id":"circus-clown-fancy-rhodactis-mushroom-premium-pea-f-oc0440","title":"Circus Clown Fancy Rhodactis Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCircus Clown Fancy Rhodactis Mushroom, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp., is a highly colorful corallimorph characterized by a broad, fleshy oral disc and a densely textured surface covered with raised vesicles. This WYSIWYG specimen displays an intense mixture of fluorescent green, vivid orange, deep red-brown, and turquoise-blue coloration. Bright orange raised vesicles and irregular patches are scattered across the disc, while fluorescent green tentacle-like structures become especially prominent around the outer margin. Areas of blue-green tissue and darker maroon coloration add additional contrast, giving this specimen the dramatic multicolor appearance reflected in the “Circus Clown” name. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mushrooms contain symbiotic zooxanthellae that provide much of their nutritional needs through photosynthesis, although they can also capture small suspended and meaty foods. Under favorable aquarium conditions, they may expand considerably and reproduce through division or pedal laceration. Because species-level identification within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cannot reliably be confirmed from external appearance alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. is the scientifically appropriate designation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. generally performs well under low to moderate reef lighting with low to moderate, indirect water flow. Avoid strong direct flow, which can interfere with full expansion or potentially cause the mushroom to detach from its substrate. Place on stable lower to mid-level rockwork with adequate room for expansion and future spreading. Maintain stable salinity, temperature, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate. Rhodactis mushrooms receive much of their nutrition through photosynthesis but may benefit from occasional small meaty or planktonic foods. Acclimate gradually to stronger lighting and avoid abrupt changes in aquarium conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621234180329,"sku":"F OC0440","price":95.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/circus-clown-fancy-rhodactis-mushroom-soft-premium-frag-pea-F-OC0440.jpg?v=1791227192","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/circus-clown-fancy-rhodactis-mushroom-premium-pea-f-oc0440","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}