{"product_id":"red-spotted-neon-carpet-mushroom-premium-pea-f-oc0412","title":"Red Spotted Neon Carpet Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Spotted Neon Carpet Mushroom, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp., is a highly textured corallimorph characterized by a broad fleshy oral disc covered with dense clusters of short, branched and knob-like vesicles. This WYSIWYG specimen displays an intensely fluorescent neon-green base contrasted by numerous reddish-brown to deep red flower-like vesicle clusters distributed across the surface. The fluorescent green tissue surrounding each darker cluster produces a striking spotted pattern, while a brighter yellow-green raised area near the upper center provides an additional color accent. The combination of brilliant neon green and contrasting red coloration gives this specimen its distinctive “Red Spotted Neon” 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 and can also capture small suspended or 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 determined 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 prevent 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":67624475492585,"sku":"F OC0412","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/red-spotted-neon-carpet-mushroom-soft-premium-frag-pea-F-OC0412.jpg?v=1791301001","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/red-spotted-neon-carpet-mushroom-premium-pea-f-oc0412","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}