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Yellow Bounce Rhodactis Mushroom

$75.99 $79.99

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Key Features:
⭐ Textured, dimensional mushroom disc with distinctive raised papillae or hairy tentacle projections
• Wide color range across green, purple, red, blue, orange, and multi-tone combinations
• Reef-safe soft coral with peaceful temperament — no sweeper tentacles
• Bulletproof beginner-friendly coral that reproduces into a full colony over time

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Estimated delivery between September 06 and September 08.

Yellow Bounce Rhodactis Mushroom

$75.99 $79.99

About this item

Rhodactis Mushroom

Note: This is a general description of the species — the specific specimen you receive may vary in color, size, and appearance.

The Rhodactis Mushroom (Rhodactis sp.) is one of the most beginner-friendly, colorful, and endlessly variable soft corals available in the entire saltwater hobby. A large, textured disc of saturated color spreads across the substrate — bumpy, hairy, or vesiculated depending on the morph, glowing in vivid green, purple, red, blue, orange, and countless multi-tone combinations under quality reef lighting. Unlike smooth-surfaced Discosoma mushrooms, Rhodactis specimens feature distinctive raised papillae, hairy tentacle-like projections, or the coveted bubble-like vesicles found on premium Bounce morphs — creating a textured, dimensional surface unlike any other soft coral in the trade.

What makes the Rhodactis Mushroom one of the most rewarding corals for new and experienced reefers alike is the combination of extraordinary color diversity, bulletproof hardiness, and genuine growth potential. Rhodactis are among the easiest corals to keep in the entire saltwater hobby — tolerating a wide range of lighting, flow, and water parameters that would stress more demanding species. Under stable conditions Rhodactis also reproduce asexually by splitting and pedal laceration, meaning a single specimen can grow over time into a full colony of daughter mushrooms. Peaceful, reef-safe, and completely non-aggressive to neighboring corals, the Rhodactis is one of the best all-around entry-level corals for new reef keepers and one of the most collectible for hobbyists chasing premium color morphs.

Available Options

Full Starter Plant

One Rhodactis Mushroom ( Rhodactis sp. ) — exact color and morph selected from current availability. Large, textured disc with distinctive raised papillae or hairy tentacle projections. Reef-safe soft coral with peaceful temperament — pairs well with most coral neighbors. Reproduces by splitting and pedal laceration, gradually building into a full colony over time.

Care Information

Lighting	Low to Moderate (PAR 50–100) — avoid intense lighting
Water Flow	Low — gentle, indirect flow preferred
Placement	Lower rockwork or sandbed
Care Level	Easy — beginner-friendly
Temperament	Peaceful — reef-safe, no sweeper tentacles
Feeding	Photosynthetic — no feeding required, benefits from occasional target feeding

Special Considerations

Rhodactis Mushrooms prefer low to moderate lighting and can lose color or bleach under intense reef lighting — place in shaded lower rockwork or sandbed positions rather than high-light peaks. Provide gentle, low-velocity flow to allow full disc expansion; direct high-flow placement will prevent the mushroom from opening fully. Rhodactis derives nearly all of its nutrition from photosynthesis and does not require target feeding, though occasional feeding with mysis or coral feeding preparations can accelerate growth and color development. Rhodactis can occasionally detach and drift to a new location if unhappy with placement conditions — this is normal behavior and the mushroom will typically settle in a new spot within days. Provide 1 to 2 inches of spacing from neighboring corals to accommodate disc expansion. Rhodactis is one of the hardiest corals in the entire saltwater hobby and forgives typical parameter fluctuations, making it an excellent choice for absolute beginner reefers and seasoned collectors alike.

🔍 Aquarium Insights

The Rhodactis Mushroom is one of the most beginner-friendly and visually rewarding corals in the saltwater hobby:

Textured, dimensional disc surface with distinctive raised papillae or bubble-like vesicles unlike any other soft coral
Wide color range — every specimen is a one-of-a-kind display animal with its own color signature
A bulletproof reef-safe coral that combines striking visual impact with genuine growth potential — one of the safest and most rewarding entry-level corals available to the hobby

Learn More

For detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our Species Library.

Livestock Disclaimer

Due to natural variation, the Rhodactis Mushroom you receive will be selected based on current availability and may range across the full spectrum of colors, morphs, and patterns available in this species — including green, purple, red, blue, orange, and multi-tone combinations, with varying surface textures from smooth-textured to hairy or bumpy expressions. Specific color, morph, and pattern cannot be guaranteed and are determined at packing time.

Photographs are representative examples. Individual specimens may vary in size, disc diameter, and color expression.

As with all live animals, proper acclimation and a suitable, established environment are essential for best results.

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