Radioactive Bounce Mushroom Rhodactis

Rhodactis sp

Saltwater Coral Species Group: Mushroom Rhodactis Family: Discosomidae
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About Radioactive Bounce Mushroom Rhodactis

General information

In general, mushroom corals coming from the genus Rhodactis are classified as a false coral without a skeleton, although their internal structures are the same with stony corals. Their stalk is very small that is located just above the pedal disc which is the area where they attach themselves to the substrate.

As for the Radioactive Bounce Mushroom Rhodactis, they are predominantly colored green with blue tentacles. This are the water parameters for cultivating Radioactive Bounce Mushroom Rhodactis: 

  • Calcium: 400 – 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 2.86 – 4.29 MEQ/L (8 – 12 dKH)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 – 1350
  • Strontium: 8 – 10
  • Temperature: 72° – 78° F (22° – 26° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 – 1.025
  • pH: 8.1 – 8.4

Diet & nutrition

In the wild, Radioactive Bounce Mushroom Rhodactis has developed a symbiotic feeding relationship with marine algae called zooxanthellae that is living within their tissues. But in captivity, you have to feed them with nanoplankton and you may add dissolved organics in the water.

Determining sex

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Radioactive Bounce Mushroom Rhodactis. They must be set at the botoom of the tank to simulate their natural wild environment.

Breeding & spawning

The Radioactive Bounce Mushroom Rhodactis requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.

Origination

The Radioactive Bounce Mushroom Rhodactis can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.

Cautions

The Radioactive Bounce Mushroom Rhodactis has a semi-aggressive behaviour. Proper spacing must be observed in relation to other coral species in the tank.

Acclimation process

The Radioactive Bounce Mushroom Rhodactis is a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

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