{"product_id":"red-st-thomas-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-ls011-s1-8-31-01","title":"Red St.Thomas Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed St.Thomas Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed St.Thomas \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003eMushroom Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is a mushroom-type \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/soft-corals\"\u003esoft coral\u003c\/a\u003e suited to lower-light reef areas. This red mushroom coral offers a soft-coral option for reef keepers seeking a manageable placement in protected areas. Its care profile favors gentle conditions, making it appropriate for beginner to moderate experience levels.\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\u003eProvide low to moderate lighting, starting conservatively and increasing exposure gradually only if needed. Avoid abrupt lighting increases, which can stress a mushroom coral that is adjusting to its reef environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low, indirect flow that lightly moves water around the disc without blasting it. Strong direct flow can prevent normal disc expansion and should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or protected rockwork where lighting and flow remain gentle. Allow time to acclimate after placement before making changes to its position or exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep reasonable space around it as it settles and expands. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but they can spread over nearby rockwork and may eventually occupy space intended for neighboring corals.\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 appropriate lighting and flow remain the main priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable aquarium conditions and observe the disc for normal expansion. Make changes gradually, especially when adjusting light or water movement, and avoid positioning it where direct flow repeatedly keeps the coral contracted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA protected, low-flow location supports steady acclimation and normal expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48977127538910,"sku":"LS011-S1-8-31-01","price":25.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/LS011-S1-8-31-01.jpg?v=1788287707","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/red-st-thomas-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-ls011-s1-8-31-01","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}