{"product_id":"red-saint-thomas-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-d04-s1-10-06-05","title":"Red Saint Thomas Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Saint Thomas Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Saint Thomas Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/soft-corals\"\u003esoft coral\u003c\/a\u003e suited to a range of reef aquarium setups. This WYSIWYG Red Saint Thomas Mushroom Coral offers the distinctive form associated with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003emushroom corals\u003c\/a\u003e while keeping care focused on gentle flow, measured lighting, and a protected position in the reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/wysiwyg-coral\"\u003eWYSIWYG coral\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Care Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low, indirect flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower reef areas or protected rockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful but can spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low to moderate lighting. Acclimate gradually to any lighting change, since abrupt increases can stress a mushroom coral and limit normal disc expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide low, indirect flow. Avoid strong direct current, which can prevent the disc from expanding normally and make placement less suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Start in a sheltered location and observe its expansion before making any gradual adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow room for spreading. This mushroom coral is generally peaceful, but it can spread over nearby surfaces, so give neighboring corals adequate space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. It may accept occasional small foods, but stable conditions and suitable placement remain the primary care priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable aquarium conditions and watch for normal disc expansion after introduction. Make lighting or placement changes gradually, avoid direct flow, and leave space around the coral as it settles into the reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA protected placement and patient acclimation support reliable day-to-day care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49156146594014,"sku":"D04-S1-10-06-05","price":58.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/red-saint-thomas-mushroom-coral-d04-s1-10-06-05-6957126.jpg?v=1791353468","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/red-saint-thomas-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-d04-s1-10-06-05","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}