Red Ultra St. Thomas Mushroom Coral

Red Ultra St. Thomas Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements

Red Ultra St. Thomas Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral suited to reef aquarium displays. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral offers the distinctive form associated with St. Thomas mushrooms while fitting naturally into lower, more protected areas of a reef aquarium. Its care profile suits aquarists seeking a soft coral with straightforward placement needs.

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

Use low to moderate lighting. Start conservatively, especially after introduction, and avoid abrupt increases that can keep the disc from expanding normally.

Flow

Provide low, indirect flow. Gentle movement helps keep the coral clear without exposing its disc to strong direct current.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Acclimate gradually to its chosen lighting and flow so the disc can settle and expand normally.

Temperament

Keep it with peaceful neighbors and allow room to spread over time. Although generally peaceful, mushroom corals can gradually occupy nearby rockwork.

Feeding

Feeding is usually optional. It may accept occasional small foods, but stable conditions and suitable light and flow remain the primary care focus.

General Care

Maintain stable aquarium conditions and observe the disc after placement or any system change. If it stays contracted, reassess flow and recent lighting changes rather than making abrupt corrections. Give it time to adjust before moving it repeatedly.

A protected, low-flow location supports reliable long-term placement.