{"product_id":"spotted-red-discosoma-mushroom-premium-pea-f-oc0413","title":"Spotted Red Discosoma Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpotted Red Discosoma Mushroom, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscosoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp., is a colorful corallimorph characterized by a broad fleshy oral disc and a relatively smooth surface compared with more heavily textured mushroom corals. This WYSIWYG specimen displays an intense red to scarlet oral disc covered with numerous raised red vesicles and small contrasting fluorescent yellow-green spots. Pale blue to turquoise coloration appears around portions of the outer margin and in subtle radial areas across the disc, adding additional contrast to the dominant red coloration. The scattered yellow-green accents and cool blue edging create the distinctive “Spotted Red” 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 needs through photosynthesis and may also capture small suspended foods. 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 prevent full expansion or 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 obtain most of their energy 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":67622776537321,"sku":"F OC0413","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/spotted-red-discosoma-mushroom-soft-premium-frag-pea-F-OC0413.jpg?v=1791239419","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/spotted-red-discosoma-mushroom-premium-pea-f-oc0413","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}