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General info about Purple Frilly Mushroom Rhodactis

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.

This are the water parameters for cultivating Purple Frilly 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

Purple Frilly Mushroom Rhodactis Diet & Nutrition

In the wild, Purple Frilly 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.

Fragging / Propagating Purple Frilly Mushroom Rhodactis

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

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Purple Frilly Mushroom Rhodactis

The Purple Frilly Mushroom Rhodactis requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.

Purple Frilly Mushroom Rhodactis Origin

The Purple Frilly Mushroom Rhodactis can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.

Caution Should be Taken with Purple Frilly Mushroom Rhodactis

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

How to Acclimate Purple Frilly Mushroom Rhodactis

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

Stinging Tentacles on Purple Frilly Mushroom Rhodactis

The Purple Frilly Mushroom Rhodactis has long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.

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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.

This are the water parameters for cultivating Purple Frilly 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
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