Identification Help

Mistyb421 · Jan 30, 2022

I hope I have posted this in the correct place. Kindly point me in the right direction, if not. Can anyone help me identify? I think it is Rhodactis, but not 100% sure. I just bought it the other day, but can not remember what it is for the life of me. During the day, she opens up and spreads almost entirely over the frag. At night she shrinks up to nearly half her size. I want to make sure I have her placed correctly in my tank. (I don't think I do at the moment) TIA!

homer1475 · Jan 30, 2022

Looks like a mushroom to me(Rhodactis).

Not an SPS, but rather a soft coral.

MaxTremors · Jan 30, 2022

Definitely Rhodactis. Inchoata I’m guessing. They can really go anywhere so long as the light and flow isn’t too crazy. Looks like it’s doing just fine, closing up or retracting at night is normal.

Mistyb421 · Jan 31, 2022

homer1475 said:
Looks like a mushroom to me(Rhodactis).

Not an SPS, but rather a soft coral.

Thank you!

Mistyb421 · Jan 31, 2022

MaxTremors said:
Definitely Rhodactis. Inchoata I’m guessing. They can really go anywhere so long as the light and flow isn’t too crazy. Looks like it’s doing just fine, closing up or retracting at night is normal.

Thank YOU!! Yes, seems to be happy, but I thought I read they should be lower in the tank. I currently have it about mid-tank and direct light (2 Radion XR15 Blues on 50% acclimation) and it gets light to mod flow, nothing crazy. I will keep a close eye on it and continue to research all I can.