{"product_id":"red-discosoma-mushroom","title":"Red Discosoma Mushroom","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eRed Discosoma Mushroom Coral (\u003cem data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eDiscosoma sp.\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eRed Discosoma Mushroom Coral\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic and hardy soft coral known for its deep, rich red colouration and smooth, velvety texture. Its simplicity and bold colour make it an excellent choice for adding warmth and contrast to any reef aquarium. When illuminated under blue or actinic lighting, the coral glows with a striking crimson hue that enhances the visual appeal of both mixed reefs and dedicated soft coral systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eThis species is exceptionally hardy and adaptable, making it ideal for both beginner and experienced aquarists. 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data-end=\"1245\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1274\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1285\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1304\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e8–10 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1317\" 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ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1428\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003ePhosphate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.05 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1454\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eLow to moderate, indirect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1500\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eLow to moderate (PAR 60–120); enhanced colour under blue-spectrum lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\u003ch3 data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eThe Red Discosoma is primarily photosynthetic, deriving most of its energy from its symbiotic zooxanthellae. It can, however, benefit from occasional feeding with fine particulate foods or coral microplankton to encourage growth and propagation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\u003ch3 data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eAdaptable to a range of lighting conditions but prefers low to moderate light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003eCan spread to form a colourful mat over rock surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eAvoid strong, direct flow which may cause detachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eExcellent beginner coral and ideal for nano tanks or soft coral systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eQuick Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eDiscosoma sp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Discosoma \/ Red Mushroom Coral\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Coral (Corallimorph)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate (60–120 PAR)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate, Indirect\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to Mid Tank Levels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57075012895103,"sku":"Red Discosoma Mushroom","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/5420\/6079\/files\/red_disco.jpg?v=1772681485","url":"https:\/\/finestaquatics.co.uk\/products\/red-discosoma-mushroom","provider":"Finest Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}