Saint Thomas Mushroom coral

Saint Thomas Mushroom coral - Care Requirements

Saint Thomas Mushroom coral is a mushroom-type soft coral suited to lower-light reef areas. This WYSIWYG mushroom soft coral is offered as the pictured specimen, with care centered on gentle flow, lower placement, and a gradual approach to lighting changes.

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

Provide low to moderate lighting. Start in lower light and increase exposure gradually only if needed, avoiding abrupt changes that can keep the disc from expanding normally.

Flow

Use low, indirect flow. Gentle water movement helps keep the coral clear without blasting the disc or preventing normal expansion.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or protected rockwork. Allow time to acclimate after placement, especially when moving from lower to brighter lighting.

Temperament

Expect generally peaceful behavior, but leave room for it to spread. Monitor nearby corals as it settles and expands across its chosen surface.

Feeding

Feeding is usually optional. Occasional small foods may be accepted, but stable conditions and appropriate placement remain the primary care focus.

General Care

Maintain stable reef conditions and observe disc expansion after changes in lighting, flow, or placement. Avoid sudden increases in light and redirect any flow that hits the coral directly or keeps it from opening normally.

Give it gentle conditions and space to settle before making adjustments.