{"product_id":"red-ultra-st-thomas-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-h015-s1-11-06-11","title":"Red Ultra St. Thomas Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Ultra St. Thomas Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Ultra 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 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.\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. Start conservatively, especially after introduction, and avoid abrupt increases that can keep the disc from expanding normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide low, indirect flow. Gentle movement helps keep the coral clear without exposing its disc to strong direct current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it with peaceful neighbors and allow room to spread over time. Although generally peaceful, mushroom corals can gradually occupy nearby rockwork.\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 light and flow remain the primary care focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA protected, low-flow location supports reliable long-term placement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49372014182622,"sku":"H015-S1-11-06-11","price":58.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/H015-S1-11-06-11.jpg?v=1793997392","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/red-ultra-st-thomas-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-h015-s1-11-06-11","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}