🌟 Pink Border Green Rhodacthis
Rhodactis sp. (Green with Pink Border Morph)
Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Colour Form: Vibrant green polyps with a striking pink border along the edges, creating a lively contrast. Under actinic lighting, the colors pop, giving the coral a bright, almost neon appearance.
Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–11, pH 8.0–8.4, SG 1.024–1.026
Family: Discosomatidae
Lighting: Low to moderate
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements (optional)
Water Flow: Low, gentle pulses
Placement: Lower reef zones, on rock ledges or sandy substrate
🧬 Overview
The Pink Border Green Rhodactis is a hardy and visually captivating mushroom coral. Its polyps expand fully under gentle flow, creating a dynamic display. Perfect for both beginners and experienced aquarists, this coral thrives in stable, low-stress reef environments.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Primarily photosynthetic, but benefits from occasional feedings of micro-plankton, phytoplankton, or finely powdered coral foods 1–2 times per week. Feeding encourages full polyp extension and enhances the green and pink color contrast.
⚠️ Note: Rhodactis have mild stinging capabilities; provide spacing if near other sensitive corals.
📈 Optimal Parameters
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Alkalinity (dKH): 8–11
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Calcium (Ca): 420–460 ppm
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Magnesium (Mg): 1250–1350 ppm
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Nitrate (NO₃): 2–10 ppm
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Phosphate (PO₄): 0.01–0.05 ppm
📍 Placement
Attach to stable rock or sandbed in lower reef zones. Low to moderate lighting will highlight the bright green polyps and vivid pink edges, making this coral a striking centerpiece.
📸 Note on Photos
Photos are for illustration purposes only — each coral is unique and may vary slightly in color, pattern, and size.