Description
Make sure to place this mushroom low, like super low in your reef (less than 100 par), with low flow. We also recommend target feeding it once per week, and if you do you'll be overjoyed to see it start to grow more quickly and eventually bud off and spread out in all directions! The trick with feeding Mushroom Corals is to hold a piece of meaty food in place with a pair of tweezers until the Mushroom grabs a hold of the food. And once the mushroom grabs onto it you will then be able to watch the cool process of the mushroom slowly closing up around the piece of food. It’s awesome to watch! Just like everything in reefing, be patient and you will be amazed at what transpires!
We will ship all VP high-end mushrooms in cups so that they can settle into their reef on their own time. However, there is a good chance the mushroom might come loose during shipping therefore we ship an additional bag with a lidded perforated cup which is full of rubble from the same grow-out tank. That way you can place the mushroom into this cup if it does indeed come detached.
- Approx. Size
- Care Level
- Vics Picks
Size: 3/4"+
Light: Medium
Flow: Low
Care: Easy
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How To Care for Soft Corals
Soft corals are the perfect corals for beginners looking to build a saltwater aquarium. They’re easily raised if you follow some simple soft coral care guidelines. These beautifully vibrant and unique structural corals light up and add an interesting landscape to an aquarium. Unlike the SPS and LPS corals, soft corals do not build an internal skeletal structure that would alter the reef structure. Soft corals bend and move with the current and flow of the water, which gives them have the appearance of waving in your tank. Soft coral care is essential to keeping your corals vibrant and your aquarium looking top notch! Check out our tips on how to care for your soft corals.
Maintaining Healthy Soft Corals
- Light – Most soft corals prefer moderate light in aquariums; with high-intensity lights, the corals can be placed at the bottom of tanks, or if the light source is dimmer, place the soft corals at the top.
- Water Flow – Moderate-to-low flow is best for soft corals; this current provides circulation for food to be swept across the corals, but it is not too strong that the corals cannot open.
- Water Chemistry – Tolerance to chemistry changed within a tank is one of the main factors that make soft corals a great beginner coral.
- Feeding – Soft corals also enjoy a bit of food, so if your tank is somewhat dirty, that is a good source of food for them.
- Water Cleanliness – Soft corals can thrive in somewhat dirty tanks as long as the tank temperature is between 72 and 76 degrees Fahrenheit.
Vic’s Picks features the sweetest, and absolute healthiest corals from our 30,000 gallon farm. Vic, one of the founders of WWC, has an eye for corals and he is known throughout the industry for his ability to find and farm gorgeous corals. Vic personally and carefully hand picks all the corals for this collection.
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