{"product_id":"superman-rhodactis-mushroom-premium-pea-f-oc0442","title":"Superman Rhodactis Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuperman Rhodactis 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 branched and finger-like vesicles. This WYSIWYG specimen displays a turquoise to blue-green base heavily covered with vivid orange to red-orange raised vesicles. The vesicles vary from short branching clusters across the central portions to larger elongated structures near the outer margins, creating a strongly textured, three-dimensional appearance. Deep red-orange areas are especially prominent through the inner folds, while cooler turquoise tissue remains visible between the raised structures. The dramatic contrast between the blue-green base and fiery orange-red vesicles gives this specimen its distinctive “Superman” 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 substantially 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":67624710734057,"sku":"F OC0442","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/superman-rhodactis-mushroom-soft-premium-frag-pea-F-OC0442.jpg?v=1791313316","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/superman-rhodactis-mushroom-premium-pea-f-oc0442","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}