{"product_id":"kaleidoscope-rhodactis-mushroom-premium-pea-f-oc0435","title":"Kaleidoscope Rhodactis Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaleidoscope Rhodactis Mushroom, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp., is a highly textured corallimorph known for its broad fleshy oral disc and dense covering of branched and knob-like vesicles. This WYSIWYG specimen displays an exceptionally varied mix of fluorescent orange, red, mint green, yellow-green, pale blue, lavender, and darker green coloration. The surface pattern is highly irregular, with clusters of orange and red projections interspersed among mint-green and pale blue areas, while brighter yellow-green patches add even more contrast. The outer margin is heavily accented with orange vesicles, giving the coral a vivid framed appearance. The wide range of colors and shifting patterns across the disc create the distinctive “Kaleidoscope” appearance. \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 requirements through photosynthesis, while 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 when introducing the coral 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":67622761922793,"sku":"F OC0435","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/kalidescope-rhodactis-mushroom-soft-premium-frag-pea-F-OC0435.jpg?v=1791239421","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/kaleidoscope-rhodactis-mushroom-premium-pea-f-oc0435","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}