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 aquariums. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral offers a distinct soft-coral form for reef keepers seeking a manageable addition. Its care profile favors gentle conditions, making it appropriate for beginner to moderate experience levels.

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. Acclimate gradually to brighter conditions, as abrupt lighting increases can stress a mushroom coral and limit normal disc expansion.

Flow

Provide low, indirect flow. Avoid strong direct current, which can keep the disc from expanding normally and make placement less comfortable.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or protected rockwork. Start in a sheltered spot and observe disc expansion before considering any change in position.

Temperament

Allow room for it to spread over time. It is generally peaceful, but nearby corals should have space so its expansion does not create unwanted contact.

Feeding

Feeding is usually optional. It may accept occasional small foods, but stable conditions and appropriate placement remain the primary care priorities.

General Care

Maintain stable aquarium conditions and make changes gradually. Watch for normal disc expansion after placement, especially following adjustments to lighting or flow. Avoid abrupt increases in light and reposition it if direct current keeps the disc contracted.

Give it gentle flow, gradual acclimation, and room to spread.