{"product_id":"firecracker-discosoma-mushroom-premium-pea-f-oc0414","title":"Firecracker Discosoma Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirecracker Discosoma Mushroom, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscosoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp., is a vividly colored corallimorph characterized by a broad, fleshy oral disc with a comparatively smooth surface and scattered raised vesicles. This WYSIWYG specimen displays an intense orange to fiery red-orange base with subtle darker radial lines extending outward from the center. Scattered raised vesicles across the disc show deeper red-orange coloration with occasional pale centers, while the central mouth area is slightly elevated and strongly defined. The saturated orange coloration and explosive radial pattern give this specimen its distinctive “Firecracker” appearance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscosoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mushrooms contain symbiotic zooxanthellae that provide much of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis and may also capture small suspended foods. Under favorable aquarium conditions, they can expand considerably and reproduce by division or pedal laceration. Because species-level identification within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscosoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cannot reliably be confirmed from external appearance alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscosoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. is the scientifically appropriate designation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscosoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. generally performs best under low to moderate reef lighting with low to moderate, indirect water flow. Avoid strong direct current, which can interfere with full expansion or potentially cause the mushroom to detach from its substrate. Place on stable lower to mid-level rockwork with adequate room for expansion and future spreading. Maintain stable salinity, temperature, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate. Discosoma mushrooms receive much of their nutrition through photosynthesis but may benefit from occasional very small meaty or planktonic foods. Acclimate gradually when introducing the coral to stronger lighting and avoid abrupt changes in aquarium conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67624537096425,"sku":"F OC0414","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/firecracker-discosoma-mushroom-soft-premium-frag-pea-F-OC0414.jpg?v=1791301008","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/firecracker-discosoma-mushroom-premium-pea-f-oc0414","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}