💜🌸 Rhodactis gigantea “Purple Monstar Pink Tips”
Rhodactis gigantea – Rare Large Polyp Mushroom With Iridescent Violet Base & Neon Pink Tentacle Tips (From Our Long-Term Aquarium-Grown Colony)
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful (can sting nearby mushrooms if crowded)
Colour Form: The “Purple Monstar Pink Tips” morph features a deep metallic violet base covered with inflated vesicles tipped in neon pink. Under daylight it shows soft mauve and lilac tones, while under actinic blues the pinks explode into bright fluorescent highlights, giving the coral a bioluminescent “monster” look — thick, textured, and hypnotic.
Water Conditions: 24–26 °C, dKH 7.5–9, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Discosomatidae
Lighting: Low to moderate (PAR 50–120)
Water Flow: Gentle and indirect
Placement: Lower rockwork or sandbed, away from direct flow
🧬 Overview
The Rhodactis gigantea “Purple Monstar Pink Tips” is an exceptionally vibrant collector-grade mushroom coral prized for its inflated texture, bold contrast, and strong fluorescent response.
Each specimen comes from long-term aquarium-grown colonies, ensuring:
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stable colouration under varied light spectrums
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robust tissue and easy adaptation
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thick vesicle growth and vivid polyp definition
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fully sustainable propagation
This morph adds deep, cosmic tones and eye-catching motion to shaded reef zones — a true “show shroom” for LPS and soft coral lovers.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Rhodactis corals obtain much of their energy from light, but feeding enhances colour and growth. Offer occasionally:
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microplankton or reef roids
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fine coral blends or small mysis particles
Feed 1× weekly to support tissue expansion and amplify fluorescent pigments.
📈 Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (dKH) | 7.5–9 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 420–450 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1250–1400 ppm |
| Nitrate (NO₃) | 5–15 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.03–0.10 ppm |
📍 Placement
Place in low to moderate light and gentle flow.
Avoid direct blasts from powerheads — this coral prefers calm zones where its vesicles can inflate fully.
Allow spacing from neighbouring mushrooms to avoid mild allelopathy.
💜🌸 Rhodactis gigantea “Purple Monstar Pink Tips”
A spectacular giant mushroom coral glowing with deep violet tones and fluorescent pink tips — rich texture, vivid light reaction, and bold reef presence.
Tank-grown and sustainably propagated for exceptional colour stability and resilience.