{"product_id":"pink-hairy-mushroom","title":"Pink Hairy Mushroom","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHairy Mushroom Coral\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f8f9; border:1px solid #dde4e7; border-left:4px solid #8a98a0; border-radius:8px; padding:8px 12px; font-size:13px; color:#607078; line-height:1.5; margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#46545b;\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a general description of the species — the specific specimen you receive may vary in color, size, and appearance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hairy Mushroom Coral (\u003cem\u003eRhodactis indosinensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most distinctive, textured, and endlessly captivating soft corals in the entire saltwater hobby. \u003cstrong\u003eA rounded fleshy disc is entirely covered by a dense fringe of finger-like or hair-like tentacle projections that give this mushroom its unmistakable furry texture — glowing across morphs that include vibrant neon green, deep red, electric blue, purple, teal, warm brown, pink, orange, and multi-color rainbow expressions, with the tentacle-covered surface fluorescing dramatically under blue and actinic reef lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e — creating one of the most instantly recognizable and photogenic soft coral silhouettes in the entire reef trade. Unlike the smooth Discosoma or the bumpy generic Rhodactis, the Hairy Mushroom's dense projection-covered surface delivers a completely different tactile aesthetic that adds real textural variety to any mixed reef display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the Hairy Mushroom one of the most rewarding entry-level soft corals is the combination of distinctive tactile texture, dynamic color variation, and multiplication behavior that transforms a single frag into a growing colony over time. \u003cstrong\u003eHairy Mushrooms multiply through natural fission, splitting into two smaller mushrooms that gradually build into a fuzzy carpet of textured discs across the rockwork — the kind of coral that rewards patient reefers with a dramatic textured display feature that no smooth mushroom species can match\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hardy, adaptable, and one of the easier soft corals to keep in the hobby, the Hairy Mushroom is one of the best all-around textured mushroom choices for reefers building a color-and-texture-focused mushroom garden or seeking a distinctive alternative to smooth mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a5a61;\"\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg,#f6fbf8 0%, #edf7f2 100%); border: 1px solid #d4e6e3; border-radius: 12px; padding: 13px 15px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#1a5a61; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Hairy Mushroom Coral — Single\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne healthy Hairy Mushroom Coral (\u003cem\u003eRhodactis indosinensis\u003c\/em\u003e) — exact color selected from current availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRounded fleshy disc covered in dense finger-like or hair-like tentacle projections\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eColors may include green, red, purple, blue, teal, brown, pink, orange, or multi-color rainbow morphs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSplits and multiplies over time — single frag will develop into a fuzzy textured colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#184f69;\"\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:separate; border-spacing:10px 10px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"width:50%; background:#eceff1; border:1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius:10px; padding:11px 13px; color:#22323a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong style=\"color:#435760;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow to Moderate (PAR 50–150)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"width:50%; background:#eceff1; border:1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius:10px; padding:11px 13px; color:#22323a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🌊 \u003cstrong style=\"color:#435760;\"\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow to Moderate — gentle, indirect flow preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"background:#eceff1; border:1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius:10px; padding:11px 13px; color:#22323a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e📍 \u003cstrong style=\"color:#435760;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMid to lower rockwork or sandbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"background:#eceff1; border:1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius:10px; padding:11px 13px; color:#22323a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e⚙️ \u003cstrong style=\"color:#435760;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy — beginner-friendly soft coral\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"background:#eceff1; border:1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius:10px; padding:11px 13px; color:#22323a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong style=\"color:#435760;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeaceful — reef-safe with corals, may trap small stunned prey\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"background:#eceff1; border:1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius:10px; padding:11px 13px; color:#22323a; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong style=\"color:#435760;\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhotosynthetic — benefits from meaty foods 1-2x per week\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#6a6b58;\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf8ee; border:1px solid #e6e1c9; border-left:4px solid #b7ad78; border-radius:10px; padding:13px 15px; color:#22323a;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eHairy Mushrooms are peaceful with tankmates and reef-safe with corals but can be slightly more predatory than smooth mushroom species — the dense tentacle-covered disc can occasionally trap and consume small stunned fish, small shrimp, or slow-moving invertebrates that land on the mushroom, particularly at night when the disc is fully extended.\u003c\/strong\u003e This behavior is uncommon with healthy alert tankmates and is not a concern in typical reef displays, though buyers keeping very small ornamental shrimp (sexy shrimp, small anemone shrimp) or very small fish should be aware of the possibility. Provide gentle, indirect water flow to allow full disc expansion; direct high-velocity flow will keep the mushroom from opening fully or may cause it to detach from its placement spot. Hairy Mushrooms multiply through natural fission — the disc will occasionally split into two smaller mushrooms, gradually building into a growing textured colony over time on the same rockwork. Feed occasionally with small pieces of mysis, coral feeding preparations, or other small meaty foods 1 to 2 times per week to accelerate growth and multiplication — Hairy Mushrooms derive most of their nutrition from photosynthesis but respond dramatically to occasional target feeding, curling their disc around the food to consume it. Color expression benefits significantly from quality reef lighting with strong blue and actinic spectrum coverage to reveal the full fluorescent intensity of the tentacle-covered disc. Hairy Mushrooms are hardy across a wide range of reef parameters and forgive moderate nutrient levels, making them one of the best textured soft corals for beginner and intermediate reefers.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#123844;\"\u003e🔍 Aquarium Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hairy Mushroom Coral is one of the most distinctive and beginner-friendly soft corals available to reef keepers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDense finger-like or hair-like tentacle projections covering the entire disc — one of the most distinctive tactile textures in the mushroom trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide color range across green, red, purple, blue, teal, brown, pink, orange, and rainbow morphs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hardy, distinctive, textured soft coral that multiplies naturally over time — one of the best introductory mushroom corals for building a texture-focused mushroom garden or adding tactile variety to a mixed reef display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#123844;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eFor detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/pages\/species-library\" style=\"color:#1d5c78;\"\u003eSpecies Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f8f9; border:1px solid #dde4e7; border-left:4px solid #8a98a0; border-radius:10px; padding:13px 15px; font-size:13px; color:#607078; line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#46545b;\"\u003eLivestock Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 10px;\"\u003eDue to natural variation, the Hairy Mushroom you receive will be selected based on current availability and may range across the full spectrum of colors and morphs available in this species — including green, red, purple, blue, teal, brown, pink, orange, and multi-color rainbow expressions with variable tentacle density and projection length. Specific color and morph cannot be guaranteed and are determined at packing time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003ePhotographs are representative examples. Individual specimens may vary in disc size, tentacle density, and color expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eAs with all live animals, proper acclimation and a suitable, established environment are essential for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macroalgae Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49547503239427,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7151\/7699\/files\/hf_20260901_000344_de0f6416-b77d-47b7-9c08-cfad6bf63617.jpg?v=1788224143","url":"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/products\/pink-hairy-mushroom","provider":"Macroalgae Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}