{"product_id":"multi-color-carpet-mushroom-premium-pea-f-oc0420","title":"Multi-Color Carpet Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-Color Carpet 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, knob-like surface projections. This WYSIWYG specimen displays a vivid mix of fluorescent orange, bright green, yellow-green, and pale mint to lavender-toned areas across the disc. Many of the raised vesicles form compact flower-like clusters, with orange and green coloration intermingled throughout the colony. The varied patterning and strong contrast give this specimen the distinctive “Multi-Color Carpet” 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":67622745604329,"sku":"F OC0420","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/multi-color-carpet-mushroom-soft-premium-frag-pea-F-OC0420.jpg?v=1791239432","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/multi-color-carpet-mushroom-premium-pea-f-oc0420","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}