{"product_id":"saint-thomas-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-ls42-s1-9-01-01","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 soft coral is offered as the pictured specimen, with care centered on gentle flow, lower placement, and a gradual approach to lighting changes.\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\u003eProvide 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low, indirect flow. Gentle water movement helps keep the coral clear without blasting the disc or preventing normal expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or protected rockwork. Allow time to acclimate after placement, especially when moving from lower to brighter lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect generally peaceful behavior, but leave room for it to spread. Monitor nearby corals as it settles and expands across its chosen surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. Occasional small foods may be accepted, but stable conditions and appropriate placement remain the primary care focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it gentle conditions and space to settle before making adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48977204478174,"sku":"LS42-S1-9-01-01","price":45.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/LS42-S1-9-01-01.jpg?v=1788291374","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/saint-thomas-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-ls42-s1-9-01-01","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}