Those are some massive mushrooms!This mass of mushrooms has 10 individual shrooms(the colony is partially under an overhang, so photographing all of them is difficult). The largest is probably 3.5-4 inches across, with all of them being 2+ inches.
These aren’t the largest at 2” each, but they are still stunning to look at:
These are Rhodactis mushrooms, which get massive. Some types, like elephant ears, can supposedly get to be a foot or more.
Got a question about mushrooms. I believe another thread concerning mushrooms and the difficulty level inherent in their removal from rock.One of my favorite corals in this hobby is mushrooms. They come in many different colors and can get quite large, too. I want to see who has the most giant mushrooms here. Share with us those giant mushrooms you have in your tank! Photo Credit: @rcpalmer1
Our mushroom came on a tiny rock and a frag plug. We have yet to remove both from the mushroom!
So am I right about the difficulty level? Am I thinking of the correct coral?
Yes, like all anemones mushrooms have a strong foot they use to attach to a surface. physically removing them can badly damage the coral and even kill it.
Ohhhhh! Didn't know they were in the anemone family! Excellent!! Good to know!
I think so. I've just been cautious about removing the mushroom from the rock itself because I fear I might kill it in the process.
