{"product_id":"red-mushroom","title":"Red Mushroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eMushroom corals from the Discosoma genus are a classic choice for reef aquarists, known for their easy-going nature and variety of colours. This particular variety has a rich red colouration that can add a nice patch of warmth to the rockwork. They are a great starting point for new hobbyists and a reliable favourite for seasoned reef keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscosoma mushrooms have a simple, round, and relatively flat shape, often with a smooth or slightly bumpy texture. They lack the long, aggressive tentacles of many other corals. Instead, they gently pulse and inflate with water, sometimes curling their edges up or down depending on flow and lighting. Their deep red colour provides a solid, consistent look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare for these mushrooms is straightforward. They prefer lower light conditions, somewhere in the 30-75 PAR range, as intense lighting can cause them to bleach or shrink. Place them in the lower regions of the tank, either on the sandbed or on low-lying rockwork. They do best in low to moderate, indirect water flow. While they get most of their energy from photosynthesis, they can absorb nutrients directly from the water column and may benefit from occasional spot-feeding with coral-specific foods. Maintain stable water parameters: Calcium around 420-440 ppm, Alkalinity at 8-9 dKH, and Magnesium at 1300-1400. A key consideration is that they can spread, so give them their own section of rock to colonize to prevent them from overgrowing slower corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed mushrooms are an excellent fit for most reef tanks. Their peaceful nature means they won't bother neighbours, as long as they are given space to multiply. They are generally ignored by most fish and invertebrates. Over time, a single mushroom can slowly divide and create a small patch, providing a nice field of colour without the high-maintenance demands of other corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a WYSIWYG listing; you'll receive a specimen of the same species with similar size and colouration to the one pictured, hand-picked for health and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42403857891383,"sku":"EMA-SPS-20260821-ISFO","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/e1bfc0a7-1f08-4b5d-8bd0-add6bea20e66-_MG_4667.png?v=1787345340","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/red-mushroom","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}