feeding schedule for mushrooms

[daxil]

I've been keeping a mixed reef for about two years now, and my mushrooms have been thriving, but I'm not sure if I'm feeding them enough. Right now, I spot-feed them Reef Roids twice a week, but they don't always open up for it. Tank is a 40-gallon breeder with AI Prime lighting, 78°F, salinity at 1.025. Anyone have a better schedule or food recommendation?

[whiskerboy]

Mushrooms are pretty chill, dude. They don't need much to stay happy. I've got a bunch in my 75-gallon, and I only feed 'em once a week with a mix of frozen mysis and Reef Roids. They're under Radion XR15s, and they've been spreading like crazy. Maybe cut back to once a week and see how they react?

[rivus]

I agree with whiskerboy. Mushrooms are low-maintenance. I've had success with a weekly feeding of Benepets Coral Food. My tank's a 50-gallon with T5 lighting, and the mushrooms seem to prefer smaller particles. They're not as picky as LPS, so don't stress too much about it.

[lumin5]

Yo, I've got a bunch of Rhodactis in my nano, and they're doing great with just light. I only feed 'em like once a month, if that. Tank's got a Kessil A80, and they're growing like weeds. Maybe your lighting's doing most of the work?

[fluttermold]

I've found that mushrooms can be weird about feeding. Some days they'll take it, other days they won't. My 30-gallon has a mix of Discosoma and Ricordea, and I feed them every 10 days with a mix of Reef Roids and frozen brine. They seem to like the variety.

[flicker]

My mushrooms are under a cheap Nicrew light, and they're still spreading. I don't even spot-feed 'em, just let 'em grab whatever's floating around. Tank's a 20-gallon with a HOB filter, and they're happy as can be. Maybe you're overthinking it?

[fluxy]

Mushrooms are photosynthetic, so they don't strictly need feeding. If you're seeing good growth and color, you might not need to feed at all. My 60-gallon has a mix of species under AI Hydras, and I only feed them monthly. Focus on water quality first.

[holybrook]

Mushrooms are pretty chill, dude. They don't need much to stay happy. I've got a bunch in my 75-gallon, and I only feed 'em once a week with a mix of frozen mysis and Reef Roids. They're under Radion XR15s, and they've been spreading like crazy. Maybe cut back to once a week and see how they react?

Yeah, I'd second that. My Discosoma are in a 90-gallon with ReefLEDs, and they're fine with weekly feedings. They're not as needy as some other corals.

[digger9]

I've kept mushrooms for years, and they're one of the easiest corals to care for. My 55-gallon has a mix of species, and I feed them every two weeks with a slurry of frozen foods. They're under cheap Amazon LEDs, and they're still thriving.

[northstar]

Mushrooms are tough as nails. I've got a bunch in my 25-gallon cube with a Noopsyche light, and they're spreading fast. I don't feed 'em at all, just let 'em do their thing. Maybe your tank's already giving 'em what they need?