{"product_id":"orange-rhodactis-mushroom-wysiwyg-pea-f-oc0731","title":"Orange Rhodactis Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orange Rhodactis Mushroom, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp., is a fleshy corallimorph known for its broad oral disc and heavily textured surface covered with short, branched, and knob-like vesicles. This WYSIWYG specimen displays vivid orange to red-orange raised vesicles over a darker blue-green to gray-green base, creating a strong contrast across the entire disc. The textured vesicles are especially dense through the central and outer portions, giving the mushroom a richly patterned, three-dimensional appearance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mushrooms contain symbiotic zooxanthellae that supply much of their nutritional needs through photosynthesis, while they can also capture small suspended and meaty foods. Under favorable aquarium conditions, they can expand substantially and may 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 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 prevent full expansion or cause the mushroom to detach from its substrate. Place on stable lower to middle rockwork with adequate room for expansion and spreading. Maintain stable temperature, salinity, 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 moving the coral into brighter lighting and avoid abrupt changes in water conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67630159397097,"sku":"U25 OC0715","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/orange-rhodactis-mushroom-soft-under-25-pea-F-OC0731.jpg?v=1791403259","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/orange-rhodactis-mushroom-wysiwyg-pea-f-oc0731","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}