Saint Thomas Mushroom coral

Saint Thomas Mushroom coral - Care Requirements

Saint Thomas Mushroom coral is a mushroom-type soft coral suited to lower-energy reef areas. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral is offered as the pictured specimen and fits reef aquariums that need a soft coral with low to moderate light and gentle water movement.

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 with gentler exposure and avoid abrupt increases, allowing the coral time to adjust to its location.

Flow

Use low, indirect flow. Direct or forceful flow can keep the disc from expanding normally, so choose a sheltered area with soft circulation.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Acclimate gradually to its lighting and flow conditions before making further placement changes.

Temperament

It is generally peaceful, but allow room around it because mushroom corals can spread. Plan neighboring coral placement with future expansion in mind.

Feeding

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

General Care

Maintain stable aquarium conditions and observe disc expansion after placement or adjustments. Avoid sudden lighting changes and redirect flow if the coral remains compressed or cannot expand normally.

Give it protected placement and time to settle into stable conditions.