$259.99
Lavender Mushroom
The Lavender Mushroom is a member of the Rhodactis genus, formerly called Discosoma. It generally grows larger and has shorter tentacles than other mushroom corals.Lavender Mushroom is easy to maintain in the reef aquarium, and a good choice for the beginner hobbyist. It is somewhat aggressive, however, and can harm sessile invertebrates and overgrow other inhabitants of the reef.
- Scientific Name: Rhodactis sp
- Family: Discosomatidae
- Care:a low to medium light level combined with a medium water movement within the aquarium.
- Approximate Size: 2 to 4 inches
About Lavender Mushroom Coral
Lavender mushrooms are smooth disc corals in a soft purple-blue that stands out against the greens and oranges common in reef tanks. They prefer shaded positions and gentle water movement. Like other mushrooms they reproduce on their own, gradually covering their rock with new discs.
Lavender Mushroom Coral care at a glance
- Lighting: Low to moderate – 50 to 120 PAR; too much light makes it shrink
- Water flow: Low flow
- Placement: Lower rockwork or shaded ledges
- Feeding: Photosynthetic; absorbs nutrients from the water and takes fine foods
- Care level: Easy – ideal for beginners
Soft corals are forgiving, but stability still matters: aim for 24 to 26°C, salinity 1.025 and nitrate that is low but not zero. Start new arrivals in a lower-light spot and let them adjust for a week or two.
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