Common name: Yellow Fungus
General information
Rhytisma fulvum, commonly known as Yellow Fungus, is not a species suitable for reefkeeping or any kind of aquarium hobby. It is a type of fungus that affects plants, particularly trees, and is known for causing a disease called tar spot. This disease manifests as black and yellow spots on the leaves of affected plants, which can lead to premature leaf drop and reduced photosynthesis. While it is an interesting organism from a botanical and mycological perspective, it is not relevant to the aquarium trade.
Details
- Lighting
- 50 to 150 PAR
- Salinity
- S.G. 1.023 to 1.025
- Temperature
- 24 to 27 °C (75 to 81 °F)
- Acidity
- pH 8.1 to 8.4
- Care level
- Moderate to easy Prefers stable conditions.
- Flow
- Moderate Mimics natural habitat.
- Aggression
- Peaceful
Taxonomy
- KingdomAnimalsAnimalia
- PhylumCnidariansCnidaria
- ClassAnthozoansAnthozoa
- OrderSoft coralsAlcyonacea
- FamilySoft CoralAlcyoniidae
- GenusMaple Tar Spot FungusRhytisma
- SpeciesYellow FungusRhytisma fulvum (Forskål, 1775)
- SynonymsAlcyonium fulvum (Forskål, 1775)Parerythropodium fulvum Forskal, 1775
Habitat
Rhytisma fulvum is typically found in temperate regions where it infects the leaves of hardwood trees. It is most commonly associated with maple trees, where it can be easily spotted during the late summer and fall when the characteristic tar spots become most visible.