{"product_id":"red-ultra-st-thomas-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-h015-s1-11-06-14","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 protected reef areas. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral is offered as the individual specimen shown. Its mushroom form makes it a practical choice for reef keepers looking for a soft coral suited to lower-light, lower-flow areas, including many nano reef layouts.\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. Begin with gentler exposure and increase only gradually if needed, since abrupt lighting changes can keep the disc from expanding normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide low, indirect water flow. Position it where water movement is gentle rather than forceful, avoiding direct flow that can prevent normal disc expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Allow time to acclimate after introduction, and choose a location that maintains gentle flow and avoids sudden lighting increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it room to spread over time. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but leave space around neighboring corals so expansion does not create unwanted contact or crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. It may accept occasional small foods, but stable conditions, appropriate light, and gentle indirect flow remain the main care priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable aquarium conditions and observe disc expansion after placement or any adjustment. Make changes gradually, especially to lighting and flow, and relocate the coral if direct current or excessive light appears to limit normal expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA protected placement and gradual acclimation support straightforward long-term mushroom coral care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49371987607774,"sku":"H015-S1-11-06-14","price":55.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/H015-S1-11-06-14.jpg?v=1793997392","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/red-ultra-st-thomas-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-h015-s1-11-06-14","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}