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.

Common Name(s): Furry Mushrooms, Hairy Mushrooms
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Rhodactis indosinensis
Care Level : Easy
Lighting Requirements:Moderate /High
Flow Requirements: Medium
Tank Position: Medium
Feeding Requirements: The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provide some of its nutritional requirements, but it also eats plankton and some larger organisms.
Temperament / Behavior: Semi Aggressive
Other Comments: 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. 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 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.

An excellent candidate as a substite Nem for clownfish.