Ultra Rainbow Rhodactis Colony
Typical needs for this coral type. Ask us if you're unsure.
Transform Your Tank with an Explosion of Living Color
Looking for a showpiece that stops you mid-stride? The Ultra Rainbow Rhodactis is one of the most visually striking mushroom corals available in the hobby — a single colony capable of displaying electric blues, vivid greens, deep purples, and warm reds simultaneously, all shifting subtly under reef lighting. True "ultra" grade specimens like these are hand-selected for exceptional pigmentation and polyp density, and they don't stay available long.
Rhodactis colonies are fast growers with personality to match their looks — their large, textured discs expand dramatically under stable conditions, creating a lush, carpet-like effect across rockwork and sandy substrates. Moderately aggressive with chemical allelopathy, they reward aquarists who give them their own real estate to dominate. A rewarding choice for reef keepers ready to graduate from standard morphs to something genuinely special in their saltwater aquarium.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name: Ultra Rainbow Rhodactis Mushroom Coral
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Current Size: Colony (varies; listed individually — contact us for current sizing)
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Care Level: Easy to Moderate
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Temperament: Semi-Aggressive (chemical allelopathy; space accordingly)
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Diet: Photosynthetic (Zooxanthellae); benefits from target feeding meaty foods such as Mysis or coral-specific blended foods 1–2x weekly
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Reef Safe: With Caution (aggressive spreader; keep separated from neighboring corals)
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Water Conditions: Temp 76–80°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | Alkalinity 8–10 dKH | Calcium 380–430 ppm | Low to Moderate Flow | Low to Moderate PAR (50–150)
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every specimen from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our Miami facility until it is actively expanding and responding well before it ever ships to you. We don't send stressed corals — we send corals that are ready to thrive.