{"product_id":"ancient-moss-bounce-rhodactis-mushroom","title":"Ancient Moss Bounce Rhodactis Mushroom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Moss Bounce Rhodactis Mushroom\u003c\/strong\u003e is a textured \u003cem\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/em\u003e mushroom with a layered blend of moss green, lavender, muted rose, and pale inflated bounce vesicles. Its uneven surface combines fine tentacle-like texture with larger rounded bubbles, giving the coral an established, almost weathered appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed specimen shows the mature character this strain can develop under New Dawn Aquaculture’s growing conditions. Vesicle size, expansion, and colour balance can vary from frag to frag and will respond to aquarium spectrum, nutrient conditions, placement, and time in the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Reef Keepers Choose It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnusual moss and lavender colour with soft contrasting highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA mix of fine surface texture and larger inflated bounce vesicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrong visual character for a dedicated mushroom garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdaptable to lower-energy reef zones once securely attached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin Ancient Moss Bounce Rhodactis in low to moderate lighting. A lower rock ledge is a good starting location, with intensity increased gradually only after the mushroom is consistently open. Moving a newly introduced specimen directly into strong light can lead to contraction, fading, or detachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse low to moderate indirect flow. The mushroom should sway gently without having its disc folded or its foot pulled from the surface. Strong, direct flow often prevents full expansion and may cause a newly placed specimen to release and move. Give it a textured rock or isolated mushroom tile where it can settle with minimal disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeave space around the coral for expansion and future growth. \u003cem\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/em\u003e mushrooms can spread when comfortable and may irritate neighbouring corals through direct contact. They are photosynthetic and do not require frequent target feeding, but a well-settled specimen may accept an occasional small meaty particle. Avoid placing large food directly on the disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate, indirect\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful; allow room for contact and spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to middle, on a secure textured surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photosynthetic; optional occasional feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/zoas-and-mushrooms\"\u003ezoanthids and mushroom corals\u003c\/a\u003e, and review our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eshipping information\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/arrive-alive-guarantee\"\u003eArrive Alive Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Dawn Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48726244720894,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6242\/4647\/files\/Ancient-Moss-Bounce-Rhodactus.png?v=1786798134","url":"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/products\/ancient-moss-bounce-rhodactis-mushroom","provider":"New Dawn Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}