{"product_id":"saint-thomas-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-f06-s1-10-09-02","title":"Saint Thomas Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSaint Thomas Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint 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 lower-light reef areas. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral is a soft coral with a distinctive textured disc and colorful appearance. Its adaptable care profile suits reef keepers looking for a lower-placement coral with straightforward day-to-day requirements.\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. Acclimate gradually to brighter conditions, since abrupt lighting increases can stress the coral and limit normal disc expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide low, indirect flow. Gentle water movement helps keep the disc comfortable without blasting it or preventing it from expanding normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Give it time to settle after introduction and adjust placement gradually if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect generally peaceful behavior, but leave room for spreading. Monitor nearby corals as it establishes so its expanding footprint does not crowd them.\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 appropriate placement remain the main priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable aquarium conditions and observe disc expansion as it settles in. Avoid sudden lighting changes and direct flow, and make adjustments slowly when its placement or surrounding conditions need refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical soft coral choice for protected, lower-reef placement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49180789965022,"sku":"F06-S1-10-09-02","price":55.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/saint-thomas-mushroom-coral-f06-s1-10-09-02-5300099.jpg?v=1791602054","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/saint-thomas-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-f06-s1-10-09-02","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}