Forest Fire Mushroom

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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts: Care level: Easy · Lighting: Low–Moderate · Flow: Low · Feeding: Optional

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WHY SHOULD I BUY THIS CORAL?
The Forest Fire Mushroom is a highly sought‑after Rhodactis mushroom coral known for its intense fiery colouration, typically featuring a vivid orange to red base contrasted with neon green, yellow, or gold highlights. Under blue lighting, this coral exhibits strong fluorescence and a glowing, molten appearance that makes it stand out dramatically in shaded areas of the reef. Its thick, textured disc and bold colours make it an excellent accent or feature coral with minimal care requirements.

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CARE LEVEL
Easy
Ideal for beginner and established reef systems with stable parameters.

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WATER REQUIREMENTS & GENERAL CARE

• Temperature: 24–27 °C
• Salinity: 1.024–1.026 (32–35 ppt)
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: 8–9 dKH
• Calcium: 380–450 ppm
• Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm
Stable water conditions support full expansion, healthy tissue, and long‑term colour intensity.

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LIGHTING
• Low–Moderate
• PAR Range: 40–100 PAR

Lower to moderate lighting preserves the mushroom’s intense coloration and prevents shrinking or bleaching. Gradual acclimation is recommended.

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PLACEMENT
• Bottom / Shaded rockwork

Best placed on the sandbed or low, shaded rockwork. Can be isolated on individual rocks to help manage spreading.

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FLOW
• Low

Gentle, indirect flow prevents detritus buildup while allowing the mushroom to remain fully expanded.

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FEEDING
• Photosynthetic: Feeding optional
Recommended feeding schedule:
• Occasional
Accepted foods:
• Fine powdered coral foods
• Reef roids
• Microplankton blends
• Liquid coral foods or amino acids

Feeding is not required but may encourage faster growth and thicker tissue.

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COMPATIBILITY & BEHAVIOUR
• Temperament: Peaceful
• No sweeper tentacles
• Can spread and overgrow nearby rockwork over time
• Best kept away from delicate SPS corals

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Family: Discosomatidae
• Origin: Indo‑Pacific
• Natural Habitat: Shaded reef areas and lagoonal environments
• Typical Depth Range: 3–20 m

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WHY WE RECOMMEND THIS CORAL
✔ Intense red, orange, and neon green “forest fire” coloration
✔ Extremely hardy and beginner friendly
✔ Ideal for shaded and low‑light areas
✔ High visual impact with minimal care requirements

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DISCLAIMER
• Coral appearance may vary under different lighting conditions
• Mushrooms may spread over time
• Size and colour may differ slightly from stock images
• All corals are supplied healthy and pest checked