{"product_id":"saint-thomas-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-ls42-s1-9-01-06","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-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.\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 with gentler exposure and avoid abrupt increases, allowing the coral time to adjust to its location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low, indirect flow. Direct or forceful flow can keep the disc from expanding normally, so choose a sheltered area with soft circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Acclimate gradually to its lighting and flow conditions before making further placement changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally peaceful, but allow room around it because mushroom corals can spread. Plan neighboring coral placement with future expansion in mind.\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 priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it protected placement and time to settle into stable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48977128816862,"sku":"LS42-S1-9-01-06","price":45.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/LS42-S1-9-01-06.jpg?v=1788291374","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/saint-thomas-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-ls42-s1-9-01-06","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}