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, bubble-textured appearance. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral offers a distinctive red look and textured disc for reef keepers seeking a soft coral suited to lower, more protected areas of the aquarium.

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. Acclimate gradually to any increase in intensity, since abrupt lighting changes can stress mushroom corals.

Flow

Use low, indirect flow. Avoid strong direct current, which can keep the disc from expanding normally.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or protected rockwork. Start in a sheltered position and adjust only after observing normal disc expansion.

Temperament

Give it room to spread over time. It is generally peaceful, but leave space between it and neighboring corals as it establishes.

Feeding

Feeding is usually optional. Occasional small foods may be accepted, but stable conditions and appropriate placement remain the priority.

General Care

Maintain stable aquarium conditions and observe disc expansion after placement or changes in light and flow. Make adjustments gradually, especially when moving the coral or changing its position within the reef.

A sheltered lower-reef placement helps this mushroom coral settle in well.