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Elephant Ear Mushroom Coral

The Rhodactis Elephant Ear Mushroom Coral is a member of the order Corallimorpharia (Stephenson, 1937). It is usually brown or green, with a large wavy surface, a leathery texture, and multiple mouths. It can reach 10 or more inches in diameter.

Rhodactis mussoides

Quick Stats: Elephant Ear Mushroom Coral
Family: Discosomatidae Range: Indo-Pacific Color Form: Green, Brown Ideal Supplements: Iodine, Trace elements Reef Compatible: Yes Tank Conditions: 72-78ºF; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Water Flow: Low to Medium Light: Low to Medium Dominance: Semi-aggressive Placement: Medium Care Level: Easy

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.

The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provide the majority of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. It may also eat bacteria.

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