{"product_id":"green-mushroom-coral","title":"Green Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Green Mushroom Coral is an enduring staple in the marine aquarium hobby, well known for its hardiness and reliable growth. Belonging to the corallimorph family, these soft corals bridge the gap between stony corals and sea anemones. This particular offering features approximately 3+ Polyps, displaying a solid, vibrant green tone that provides a clean, natural contrast against typical live rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach polyp forms a fleshy, flattened oral disc that expands broadly to capture light during the photoperiod. The surface carries a subtle texture with fine radiating patterns extending outward to the margins, all saturated in uniform green pigmentation. They expand fully under low-stress conditions and will lightly cup inward or contract tightly if disturbed or during water changes, quickly relaxing once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare for green mushrooms is straightforward, making them ideal for both newer tanks and established mixed reefs. They do best under low to moderate lighting, ideally between 50 and 100 PAR, paired with gentle, indirect water movement. Direct, heavy flow should be avoided, as it can cause the polyps to detach from the substrate or fail to open. Place them in the lower sections of the aquarium or directly on the sandbed. While they derive the majority of their energy through symbiotic zooxanthellae, they will readily take occasional small offerings of microplankton or liquid coral foods. Maintain standard reef chemistry with alkalinity at 8 to 9 dKH, calcium between 400 and 450 ppm, and magnesium around 1300 to 1350 ppm. Provide a few centimetres of space between polyps and neighbouring stony corals to prevent minor chemical irritation, and acclimate them gradually using a standard drip method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG item, so you'll receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that colours can look slightly different in person than in photos, depending on your lighting and screen, and the size given is an approximate guide measured at the time of listing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67653999853623,"sku":"EMA-SOF-20261022-U7GX","price":33.75,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/77ea5be0-3ecc-4b08-9337-5ff6ad09388d-11-_MG_5423.jpg?v=1792695154","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/green-mushroom-coral","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}