{"product_id":"over-the-rainbow-rhodactis-mushroom-pea-f-oc2783","title":"Over the Rainbow Rhodactis Mushroom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the Rainbow Rhodactis Mushroom, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a striking corallimorph known for its fleshy oral disc, textured surface, and exceptional range of fluorescent colors. This specimen displays a turquoise to blue-green base covered with densely scattered raised vesicles in vivid red, orange, purple, burgundy, green, and yellow tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mushrooms are corallimorpharians and do not produce the hard calcium carbonate skeleton found in stony corals. Instead, they form broad, fleshy discs attached to rock or other hard surfaces by a basal foot. Their oral discs are commonly covered with numerous short, bubble-like or finger-like projections that create the heavily textured appearance characteristic of the genus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Over the Rainbow color morph is particularly dramatic because multiple contrasting pigments occur across the same mushroom. Bright red-orange vesicles are interspersed with purple, green, and muted burgundy areas across a blue-green background, creating a highly varied multicolor pattern. Under blue-rich reef aquarium lighting, these pigments can display strong fluorescence and pronounced color separation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mushrooms contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy. Their textured oral surfaces can also capture suspended particles and appropriately sized foods from the surrounding water. Established specimens may gradually spread onto nearby rockwork and can reproduce by division or pedal laceration under favorable aquarium conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor, texture, and vesicle pattern can vary considerably among \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species and aquarium color morphs, so exact species identification should not be based on appearance alone. For this specimen, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most scientifically responsible identification.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rhodactis Mushroom Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate, preferably indirect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower to middle areas of the aquarium depending on lighting intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-aggressive; provide room for expansion and spreading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef safe with appropriate placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also capture appropriately sized planktonic and particulate foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fleshy corallimorph disc with a textured surface of raised vesicles, attached directly to hard substrate by a basal foot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain stable reef aquarium temperature and salinity with reasonably stable alkalinity and nutrient levels. Avoid rapid changes in water chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid strong direct water flow that prevents the mushroom from fully expanding or causes the tissue to fold excessively. Acclimate gradually when moving into stronger lighting. Allow sufficient room around established specimens because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mushrooms can expand considerably and may spread onto adjacent rockwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67911242088681,"sku":"F OC2783","price":59.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/over-the-rainbow-rhodactis-mushroom-soft-premium-frags-pea-F-oc2783.jpg?v=1794253131","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/over-the-rainbow-rhodactis-mushroom-pea-f-oc2783","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}