Red St.Thomas Mushroom Coral

Red St.Thomas Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements

Red St.Thomas Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral with a red presentation. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral offers distinctive texture for reef keepers seeking a red soft coral. Its care profile suits beginner to moderate experience levels when given a calm, stable area to settle and expand.

This is a WYSIWYG coral, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.

Quick Care Summary

• Lighting: Low to moderate lighting
• Flow: Low, indirect flow
• Placement: Lower reef areas or protected rockwork
• Temperament: Generally peaceful but can spread
• Care Level: Beginner to Moderate

Lighting

Provide low to moderate lighting. Start with gentler exposure and avoid abrupt increases, allowing the disc to adjust gradually to its position.

Flow

Use low, indirect flow. Direct or forceful current can keep the disc from expanding normally, so choose a sheltered area with gentle water movement.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Allow time to settle after introduction, and adjust placement gradually if expansion remains limited.

Temperament

Give it room to spread over time. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but nearby corals should have adequate space as this coral establishes itself.

Feeding

Feeding is usually optional. It may accept occasional small foods, but stable conditions and suitable placement remain the main priorities.

General Care

Maintain stable reef conditions and observe disc expansion after placement. Avoid sudden lighting changes and direct flow, especially while it acclimates. If it stays contracted, review its exposure and current before making gradual adjustments.

A protected, low-flow placement supports normal expansion and long-term care.