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Mushroom Corals

Description: Mushroom corals, also called Corallimorphs or mushroom anemones, are very hardy corals, and one of the best for the beginner reef aquarium. Among one of the best beginner corals, they can even be maintained in aquariums with just sand substrate, live rock, and an airstone for water movement and oxygenation. This is because they will tolerate high levels of nitrate and other organic compounds. They will do even better, and their colors will brighten further, in an aquarium with low levels of organic compounds. Most mushroom coral prefer indirect light or shade so the VHO fluorescent or metal halide lighting is not required. Mushroom corals come in many different colors like blue, red, green, brown, purple and often have stripes, spots, and mottled color variations. A very easy coral to keep, the mushroom coral prefers indirect light from fluorescents and low water current. They will often propagate until they completely cover the substrate upon which they grow.

Tech Notes on Mushroom Corals: The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within the mushroom coral provides the majority of its nutritional requirements from the light driven process of photosynthesis. Mushroom corals will also benefit from regular feedings of zooplankton and small meaty items. Place the mushroom coral low in the aquarium until it opens fully, and then gradually over a few weeks, move the coral to the desired location. To open large, mushroom corals prefer low water movement within the aquarium.

Blue Florida Ricordea Mushroom
Ricordea florida

Blue ricordea is a very hardy mushroom that will adapt to a wide range of lighting conditions, The brightness and vibrance of the colors is absolutely outstanding. View under actinic lighting and the florescence of this animal will shock you! The light driven process of photosynthesis provides the majority of its nutritional requirements so feeding is not nescessary. Ricordea Mushrooms are sold per mushroom, and are attached to a small rock. If ordering multiple Ricordea Mushrooms , we may ship polyps either singly or several attached to one rock. Other Ricordea are listed by the quantities below. If ordering the (6) polyp or (12) polyp, depending on availability, we may send all mushrooms attached to one rock, or send multiple rocks with one or more mushroom attached to each rock.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.

Starting at $29.99

Orange Florida Ricordea Mushroom
Ricordea florida

Orange Ricordea is a very hardy species of soft coral, and is very popular among reef keepers. They have a multitude of bumps covering a circular disk "polyp", with a ring of similar bumps surrounding the rim. A single polyp commonly splits into two polyps during spawning, and can do so multiple times in the aquarium! You will receive a single mushroom mounted to coral rubble. These are very hardy corals and require low to medium lighting to survive in the tank. Better lighting will result in faster growth. They can tolerate a wide range of temperature from 72F-84F.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.

Starting at $19.99

Neon Green Florida Ricordea Mushroom
Ricordea florida

Like all ricordea the Neon Green variety is very hardy and will adapt to a wide range of lighting conditions, The brightness and vibrance of the colors is absolutely outstanding. View under actinic lighting and the fluorescence of this animal will shock you! The light driven process of photosynthesis provides the majority of its nutritional requirements so feeding is not nescessary. Ricordea Mushrooms are sold per mushroom, and are attached to a small rock.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.

Starting at $19.99

Another Hard to find one!
Pink Pacific Ricordea Yuma
Pacific Ricordea Yuma

Description:Ricordea Yuma is always spectacular, but some especially prized specimens have brilliant fluorescent proteins in shades of orange and red. In the case of Pink Yuma's the colors are Pink with other colors mixed, and everyone is a little different. Ricordea yuma is readily distinguished from Ricordea florida by the fact that the Ricordea Yuma has pseudotentacles on the oral cone, while Ricordea florida does not. Also, Ricordea florida often has numerous mouths and elongated irregular shapes, while Ricordea yuma is usually circular, with only one mouth.
Notes: Place Yuma Mushrooms along the bottom of the aquarium on the substrate. Make sure that currents will be low. Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: Yuma mushrooms are sold per polyp.

$79.99

Another Extremely Rare One!
True Green and Blue/Purple
Bullseye Mushroom from Tonga
Rhodactis Inchoata

This is another awsome one. A multicolored bullseye mushroom is rare and very beautiful indeed! Polyps are beautiful, very colorful. This is a very nice contrasting color for tonga mushrooms. An excellent collector's item for any mushroom or ricordia freak! Both beautiful to look at, it's also easy to keep. It does not require supplemental feeding and does not feed as readily as other species in the genus. Sold per mushroom, and are attached to a piece of substrate or small rock. If ordering more than one, they may ship together on the same rock.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health. Bullseye mushrooms are sold per polyp.

$44.99

Ricordea Florida Mushroom Pack
Ricordea florida

Receive an assortment of brightly colored Ricordea
and quickly transform your aquarium into a colorful reef system.

Description:The Ricordea Mushroom Pack makes it simple to beautify your home reef aquarium with incredible colors! Ricordea florida mushroom corals are well known for their incredibly bright and highly variable coloration. The colors will actually change within the aquarium depending on their housing and lighting. With this convenient pack you'll receive an assortment of brightly colored Ricordea to quickly transform any drab live rock environment into a colorful reef system.
Lighting: Ricordea Mushroom corals readily adapt to a wide range of lighting conditions. In fact, their colors intensify under fluorescent actinic lighting. When your reef tank has very bright lighting such as metal halides, please be careful to acclimate the recordia over a period of many weeks. Place your coral low in the aquarium until they fully open. Then over a few weeks, gradually move them to the desired location.
Water Current:Ricordea mushroom corals prefer low water movement and adequate space between each specimen and other corals, as they are semi-aggressive. They reproduce by longitudinal fission.
Feeding and diet:All mushroom corals are photosynthetic and a majority of their nutritional requirements are obtained from the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within each coral. They also may be fed plankton and smaller invertebrates, such as brine or mysis shrimp.
Availability: Ricordea Mushrooms will be shipped on small pieces or chips or rock or gravel. We will include as many different colors of mushrooms as possible. When ordering more than 1 pack, we will do our best to provide a variety of mushrooms to help you create a diverse home reef aquarium.
Note: When mushroom corals are shipped, it is perfectly normal for them to be deflated and very small upon arrival. Once adjusted to your aquarium conditions, however, they will fully open. The acclimation process normally takes several days to a week. Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1"

Starting at $99.99

Red Tip Pacific Ricordea Yuma
Pacific Ricordea Yuma

Ricordea Yuma is always spectacular, but some especially prized specimens have brilliant fluorescent proteins in shades of orange and red. The colors in this batch just received are amazing! Ricordea yuma is readily distinguished from Ricordea florida by the fact that the Ricordea Yuma has pseudotentacles on the oral cone, while Ricordea florida does not. Also, Ricordea florida often has numerous mouths and elongated irregular shapes, while Ricordea yuma is usually circular, with only one mouth.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Red Tip Ricordea Yuma mushrooms are sold per polyp.

$74.99

Rainbow Colored Pacific Ricordea Yuma
Pacific Ricordea Yuma

Opens large, up to 3 inches across Rainbow of colors!

Ricordea Yuma is always spectacular, but some especially prized specimens have brilliant fluorescent proteins in shades of orange, red, or pink. In the case of Rainbow Yuma's the colors are mixed and everyone is a little different. Ricordea yuma is readily distinguished from Ricordea florida by the fact that the Ricordea Yuma has pseudotentacles on the oral cone, while Ricordea florida does not. Also, Ricordea florida often has numerous mouths and elongated irregular shapes, while Ricordea yuma is usually circular, with only one mouth.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Rainbow Yuma mushrooms are sold per polyp.

$74.99

Another Extremely Rare One!
Red Pacific Ricordea Yuma
Pacific Ricordea Yuma

Ricordea Yuma is always spectacular, but some especially prized specimens have brilliant fluorescent proteins in shades of orange and red. In the case of Rainbow Yuma's the colors are mixed and everyone is a little different. Ricordea yuma is readily distinguished from Ricordea florida by the fact that the Ricordea Yuma has pseudotentacles on the oral cone, while Ricordea florida does not. Also, Ricordea florida often has numerous mouths and elongated irregular shapes, while Ricordea yuma is usually circular, with only one mouth.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Red Yuma mushrooms are sold per polyp.

$199.99

Another Extremely Rare One!
True Tonga Purple Mushrooms
Rhodactis indosinensis

Awesome just doesn't seem adequate enough to describe. These are the real thick purple one's you've seen in the books but never found. By far one of the most gorgeous mushrooms! Availability is extremely sporadic, and very limited.Sold per mushroom, and are attached to a piece of substrate or small rock. If ordering more than one, they may ship together on the same rock.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.

$44.99 per mushroom

Elephant Ear Mushroom Rock
Rhodactis mussoides

The Rhodactis mussoides Elephant Ear Mushroom coloration is usually brown or green. It has a large leathery texture, and many mouths. If left alone it can reach 10 or more inches in diameter.It is very easy to maintain in the reef aquarium with a low to medium light level combined with a low to medium water movement. It is semi-aggressive and requires adequate space between itself and other corals. It reproduces through longitudinal fission.It will arrive as one large mushroom attached to a rock and will expand to a larger size in the reef aquarium.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health. Elephant Ear mushrooms are sold per mushroom polyp.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"

Starting at $59.99

Blue/Green Giant Hairy Mushroom
Rhodactis indosinensis

It is very 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. It often grows in shallow water, so it prefers a medium to high light level combined with a medium water movement within the aquarium. It reproduces by fission or laceration, and will do so in the home aquarium provided that water conditions are adequate, sometimes causing over-population. A small portion of the base or mouth will separate from the parent polyp and grow into a full sized mushroom within a few months. These mushrooms open from 5 to 7 inches across. They are a monstor size beautiful frilly Purple/Green color and terrific looking in a reef tank. Feed frequently to encourage it to grow and divide, and it prefers strong indirect light & low to medium flow for maxi expansion.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.

$74.99 per mushroom

Metallic Green/Hairy
Mushroom Rock
Rhodactis indosinensis

It is very 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. It often grows in shallow water, so it prefers a medium to high light level combined with a medium water movement within the aquarium. It reproduces by fission or laceration, and will do so in the home aquarium provided that water conditions are adequate, sometimes causing over-population. A small portion of the base or mouth will separate from the parent polyp and grow into a full sized mushroom within a few months.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Approx size: small 2"to 3"; medium 3" to 5"; Large 5" to 7"

Starting at $44.99

Flourescent Green
Mushroom Rock
Rhodactis sp

This variety of mushroom coral is various shades of green. They are a wonderful invertebrate for bottom placement in a reef aquarium. Given appropriate length of time, if not pruned back, they have the ability to cover the entire tanks rockwork and sand. They are hardy and easy to maintain. In general, they need a medium light level, and should be placed lower in the tank if the light intensity is high. These mushrooms require a low to moderate indirect water flow. Too much water movement will inhibit these mushrooms to fully expand. They are semi-aggressive and require adequate space between themselves and other corals and sessile invertebrates.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Approx size: small 2"to 3"; medium 3" to 5"; Large 5" to 7"

Starting at $39.99

Green Stripe Mushrooms
Actinodiscus sp

These corals display a wide variety of colors, textures, and patterns. Some are solid colors, whereas, others are striped or spotted. The spotted ones are usually blue or green with spots. Given appropriate length of time, if not pruned back, they have the ability to cover the entire tanks rockwork and sand. They are hardy and easy to maintain. In general, they need a medium light level and a low to medium water flow within the aquarium, although different species may have different requirements. They are semi-aggressive and require adequate space between themselves and other corals and sessile invertebrates.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Approx size: small 2"to 3"; medium 3" to 5"; Large 5" to 7"

Starting at $39.99

True Blue Mushroom
Actinodiscus sp.

Description:The Blue Mushroom is hardy and relatively easy to maintain, and under the right conditions, will multiply and spread very rapidly. In general, they need a medium light level and a low to medium water flow within the aquarium, although different species may have different requirements. They are semi-aggressive and require adequate space between themselves and other corals and sessile invertebrates.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.
Food and diet:Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Level of Care: Easy
Approx size: small 2"to 3"; medium 3" to 5"; Large 5" to 7"; XLarge 7" to 9"

Starting at $39.99

Another Extremely Rare One!
Orange Rhodactis Mushroom
Rhodactis indosinensis

The Orange coloration is etremely hard to find in the Rhodactis mushroom. These were brought in from Indonesia. A very beautiful and unusual mushroom that will draw a lot of attention to your aquarium. A very hardy mushroom, it adapts well to a wide range of lighting condition. It prefers a low water movement within the aquarium. Sold per mushroom, and are attached to a piece of substrate or small rock. If ordering more than one, they may ship together on the same rock.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.

$44.99 per mushroom

Really Nice!!!!!
Red and Blue Superman Mushroom
Actinodiscus sp.

Another new one. This pictures been blown up so you can see the blue dots clearly. It is an obvious morph of the blue and red Actinodiscus sp. mushrooms. Availability is extremely sporadic, and very limited. Some mushrooms have alot of blue dots, some have less, but either way they are beautiful and hard to get. The Actinodiscus Mushrooms are also referred to as Mushroom Anemones and Disc Anemones. They were previously in a genus called Discosoma. These corals display a wide variety of colors, textures, and patterns. Some are solid colors, whereas, others are striped or spotted. The spotted ones are usually blue or green with spots. The taxonomy of the various species is in a state of flux, and will probably continue to change.They are hardy and relatively easy to maintain, and under the right conditions, will multiply and spread very rapidly. In general, they need a medium light level and a low to medium water flow within the aquarium, although different species may have different requirements. They are semi-aggressive and require adequate space between themselves and other corals and sessile invertebrates.

$49.99 per mushroom

Another Hard to find one!
CARIBBEAN RED RHODACTIS
Rhodactis sanctithomae

An incredible mushroom coral that is always been hard to find and in super high demand. The Red Caribbean Rhodactis Mushroom, sometimes called Red Ricordea. They are a Metallic Red with rounded vesicles on the oral disc . Rhodactis sanctithomae will actually tolerate brighter lighting than other mushroom corals. Very hard to find this one, we were lucky enough to get our hands on a small supply of these beauties!
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health. Rainbow Yuma mushrooms are sold per polyp.

$34.99 per polyp.

WATERMELON MUSHROOM ROCK
Actinodiscus sp.

The Actinodiscus Mushrooms are also referred to as Mushroom Anemones and Disc Anemones. They were previously in a genus called Discosoma. These corals display a wide variety of colors, textures, and patterns. Some are solid colors, whereas, others are striped or spotted. Striped varieties are usually green. They are hardy and relatively easy to maintain, and under the right conditions, will multiply and spread very rapidly. In general, they need a medium light level and a low to medium water flow within the aquarium, although different species may have different requirements. They are semi-aggressive and require adequate space between themselves and other corals and sessile invertebrates.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Approx size: small 2"to 3"; medium 3" to 5"; Large 5" to 7"

Starting at $39.99

BRIGHT RED MUSHROOMS
Actinodiscus sp.

Super metallic red. The Actinodiscus Mushrooms are also referred to as Mushroom Anemones and Disc Anemones. They were previously in a genus called Discosoma. These corals display a wide variety of colors, textures, and patterns. Some are solid colors, whereas, others are striped or spotted. The spotted ones are usually blue or green with spots. The taxonomy of the various species is in a state of flux, and will probably continue to change.They are hardy and relatively easy to maintain, and under the right conditions, will multiply and spread very rapidly. In general, they need a medium light level and a low to medium water flow within the aquarium, although different species may have different requirements. They are semi-aggressive and require adequate space between themselves and other corals and sessile invertebrates.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Approx size: small 2"to 3"; medium 3" to 5"; Large 5" to 7"

Starting at $39.99

St Thomas Bubble Mushroom
Discosoma sanctithomae

The Discosoma sanctithomae, most commonly known as the Bubble Mushroom or Warty Mushroom, is named for the shape of its tentacles. It is also known as the Atlantic Bubble Mushroom or Warty Corallimorph. It is a well known and favorite mushroom coral, offering a distinctive look to the reef aquarium. This is a larger mushroom, and can grow to 4" (10 cm). One of its unusual characteristics is that it will sometimes close part way, into a "purse-string" style. Their tissue is very thin however, and can tear easy.
The St Thomas Bubble Mushroom usually comes in translucent blue/green with tentacles that may contrast in color and be iridescent. Instead of having long feeder tentacles, their tentacles will form rounded vesicles or they may elongate to take on a fuzzy appearance. This mushroom is very decorative and moderate to easy to care for, but it is a more expensive mushroom coral. The St Thomas Bubble Mushroom is a good choice for T-5 or Metal Halide lit tanks, since it likes indirect intense lighting. You may have to experiment on locations for maximum size, color and reproduction. They are a bit more difficult than the Actinodiscus genus because they are not as tolerant of poor water conditions. They also cannot handle a high water flow since it will prevent them from getting nourishment. The D. sanctithomae propagates easily in captivity, which can contribute to preserving the wild populations. After splitting however, the clone mushroom doesn't necessarily always resemble the "mother" mushroom, thus giving the aquarist a variety of shades and colors. They have very few predators if any.

$44.99 per mushroom

St Thomas Red Bubble Mushroom
Discosoma sanctithomae

Very hard to find!

$119.99 per mushroom

Green and Blue Caribbean
Bullseye Mushroom
Discosoma Neglecta

The Green and Blue Bullseye Mushroom is a beautiful species originating from the Caribbean Ocean. It is varied in different shades of green, and the surface of the disc is adorned with small vesicles that give it a bumpy appearance. These are very hardy mushrooms that will adapt to a wide range of lighting, and are typically placed low in the average reef aquarium.
It will adapt to a wide variety of lighting conditions, and care should be taken to acclimate this coral to metal halide lighting. Place the coral low in the aquarium until it opens fully, and then gradually over a few weeks, move the coral to the desired location. It prefers a low water movement within the aquarium. It is considered semi-aggressive and requires adequate space between itself and other corals. It reproduces by longitudinal fission.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.

$8.99 each per mushroom

Assorted Color Mushroom Rock
Rhodactis indosinensis

The Assorted Color Mushroom Rock display a wide variety of colors, textures, and patterns. Some are solid colors, whereas, others are striped or spotted. They are hardy and a good beginner coral (easy to maintain). In the aquarium, under the right conditions, mushrooms multiply and spread. In general, they need a medium light level, and should be placed lower in the tank if the light intensity is high. The Actinodiscus Mushrooms prefer a low to medium water flow within the aquarium, although different species may have different requirements. They are semi-aggressive and require adequate space between themselves and other corals and sessile invertebrates. Each ships as several individual mushrooms attached to one rock. In general, they need a medium light level and a low to medium water flow within the aquarium, although different species may have different requirements. They are semi-aggressive and require adequate space between themselves and other corals and sessile invertebrates.

Though mushrooms come in a variety of colors and patterns, they grow in colonies on rocks and therefore there will normally be only one type of mushroom on each rock. The type, size of individual mushrooms and number of mushrooms on the rock may vary.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Approx size: medium 3" to 5"; Large 5" to 7"

Medium $34.99 Large $54.99

Purple Frilly Mushroom Rock
Rhodactis indosinensis

Frilly Purple with Green centers!!!

Purplish very "hairy" tentacles with glowing green centers! The Rhodactis Hairy Mushroom is a member of the order Corallimorpharia and occurs in many colors including brown and tan, and the more colorful green and purple. Like the name suggests, the surface of these mushrooms are covered with many hair-like tentacles, giving it a hairy appearance. It is very 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. It often grows in shallow water, so it prefers a medium to high light level combined with a medium water movement within the aquarium. It reproduces by fission or laceration, and will do so in the home aquarium provided that water conditions are adequate, sometimes causing over-population. A small portion of the base or mouth will separate from the parent polyp and grow into a full sized mushroom within a few months.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Approx size: small 2"to 3"; medium 3" to 5"; Large 5" to 7"

Starting at $49.99

WE WANT YOUR CORALS TO GROW - NOT JUST STAY ALIVE

Why Phytoplankton:
Phytoplankton is very important to marine life. It is the primary producers in the ocean. Crucial to the development and survival of most, if not all marine animals . But what is phytoplankton? It is just a fancy word for tiny floating plants (such as diatoms and dinoflagellates), which serve the same role in the food chains of the oceans as grass and shrubs serve on land; namely small things eat them. Many coral reef animals feed directly on phytoplankton. Some essential nutrients provided by phytoplankton cannot be synthesized by animals, and therefore are extremely important components of a healthy diet. Click here for more information on the importance of phytoplankton for your corals

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Photos are representative of each species. Each animal is unique and variations should be expected.

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Note: Lighting and coloration of corals: Please note not all corals from our tanks and lighting will look the same when they are in your tanks. Everybody's tanks have different lighting setups, spectrums, combinations, etc. Aquatic Connection's tanks are light by 400 watt 20K Halide bulbs. We use these bulbs because it provides the perfect balance of natural white light along with the deeper actinic blue that corals need to bring out the correct colors and to thrive off of. If your tank consists of all daylight (10K's, 65K's etc.) with minimal actinic lighting, your not going to get as many of the vibrant true colors from your corals as you would with the correct lighting combination. If you need better descriptions of corals please feel free to contact us.