{"product_id":"red-rim-orange-discosoma-mushroom","title":"Ultra Gold Discosoma Mushroom","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscosoma Mushroom Coral \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f8f8; border-top:1px solid #dce3e5; padding:12px 14px; font-size:13px; color:#68777c; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #46545b;\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a general description of the species — the specific specimen you receive may vary in color, size, and appearance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Discosoma Mushroom (\u003cem\u003eDiscosoma sp.\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eActinodiscus sp.\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most beloved, beginner-friendly, and endlessly colorful soft corals in the entire saltwater hobby. \u003cstrong\u003eA smooth, satin-textured disc of saturated color spreads across the substrate — glowing across vivid red, green, blue, purple, orange, and countless striped, spotted, and multi-tone combinations under quality reef lighting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic smooth-disc silhouette of Discosoma is the visual most reefers picture when they hear \"mushroom coral\" — clean, sleek, and endlessly variable across morphs, with every specimen bringing its own unique color signature to the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the Discosoma Mushroom one of the most rewarding corals for new reefers and seasoned collectors alike is the combination of extraordinary color diversity, bulletproof hardiness, and effortless growth. \u003cstrong\u003eDiscosoma is arguably the easiest coral to keep in the entire saltwater hobby\u003c\/strong\u003e — tolerating extremely wide ranges of lighting, flow, and water parameters that would stress almost any other species. Under stable conditions Discosoma also reproduces asexually by splitting and pedal laceration, meaning a single specimen can grow over time into a full colony of daughter mushrooms across the surrounding rockwork. Peaceful, reef-safe, and completely non-aggressive to neighboring corals, the Discosoma is the perfect starter coral for absolute beginner reefers and a genuine collector piece for hobbyists chasing premium named morphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#173f4b; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #d8e1e3; border-bottom:1px solid #d8e1e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:18px; padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:155px; flex:0 0 155px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block; font-weight:700; color:#173f4b; background:#eef5f5; padding:4px 8px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003eDiscosoma Mushroom Coral — Single\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#536369; line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne Discosoma Mushroom ( Discosoma sp. ) — exact color and morph selected from current availability. Smooth, satin-textured disc with saturated color and full open expression. Reef-safe soft coral with peaceful temperament — pairs well with most coral neighbors. Reproduces by splitting and pedal laceration, gradually building into a full colony over time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#173f4b; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #dce4e6; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce4e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:32%; padding:10px 12px; font-weight:700; color:#304a54; background:#f3f6f7;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; color:#526168;\"\u003eLow (PAR 30–80) — avoid intense lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce4e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:32%; padding:10px 12px; font-weight:700; color:#304a54; background:#f3f6f7;\"\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; color:#526168;\"\u003eLow — gentle, indirect flow preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce4e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:32%; padding:10px 12px; font-weight:700; color:#304a54; background:#f3f6f7;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; color:#526168;\"\u003eLower rockwork or sandbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce4e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:32%; padding:10px 12px; font-weight:700; color:#304a54; background:#f3f6f7;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; color:#526168;\"\u003eEasy — beginner-friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce4e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:32%; padding:10px 12px; font-weight:700; color:#304a54; background:#f3f6f7;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; color:#526168;\"\u003ePeaceful — reef-safe, no sweeper tentacles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:32%; padding:10px 12px; font-weight:700; color:#304a54; background:#f3f6f7;\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; color:#526168;\"\u003ePhotosynthetic — no feeding required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#173f4b; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf9f3; border:1px solid #e4dfc9; border-left:4px solid #aa9b60; border-radius:6px; padding:13px 15px; color:#425158; line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscosoma Mushrooms prefer low lighting and can lose color or bleach under intense reef lighting — place in shaded lower rockwork or sandbed positions rather than high-light peaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide gentle, low-velocity flow to allow full disc expansion; direct high-flow placement will prevent the mushroom from opening fully. Discosoma derives all of its nutrition from photosynthesis and does not require target feeding. Discosoma can occasionally detach and drift to a new location if unhappy with placement conditions — this is normal behavior and the mushroom will typically settle in a new spot within days. Provide 1 to 2 inches of spacing from neighboring corals to accommodate disc expansion. Discosoma is one of the hardiest corals in the entire saltwater hobby and forgives typical parameter fluctuations, making it an excellent choice for absolute beginner reefers, nano tank keepers, and seasoned collectors alike.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#173f4b; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e🔍 Aquarium Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Discosoma Mushroom is one of the most beginner-friendly and universally appealing corals in the saltwater hobby:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:0; padding-left:20px; color:#495b62; line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, satin-textured disc with saturated color and clean classic silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide color range — every specimen is a one-of-a-kind display animal with its own color signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe definitive starter coral for new reef keepers and a genuine collector piece for hobbyists chasing premium named morphs — one of the most bulletproof and rewarding corals in the hobby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#173f4b; margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eFor detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/pages\/species-library\" style=\"color: #1d5c78;\"\u003eSpecies Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f6f8f9; border: 1px solid #dde4e7; border-left: 4px solid #8a98a0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; font-size: 13px; color: #607078; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #46545b;\"\u003eLivestock Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 10px;\"\u003eDue to natural variation, the Discosoma Mushroom you receive will be selected based on current availability and may range across the full spectrum of colors and morphs available in this species — including red, green, blue, purple, orange, striped, spotted, and multi-tone combinations. Specific color and morph cannot be guaranteed and are determined at packing time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003ePhotographs are representative examples. Individual specimens may vary in size, disc diameter, and color expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eAs with all live animals, proper acclimation and a suitable, established environment are essential for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macroalgae Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49525073641731,"sku":null,"price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7151\/7699\/files\/hf_20260827_084455_c3d5abac-a84f-425c-91fa-2ab8cf890477.jpg?v=1787820794","url":"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/products\/red-rim-orange-discosoma-mushroom","provider":"Macroalgae Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}