WA Fuzzy Mushroom

About this coral

WA Fuzzy Mushroom – Multiples Available is a live soft coral commonly sold under the “mushroom” coral name, prized for its fleshy, disc-shaped polyp look and textured, colorful display. In a reef aquarium, it can be used as a contrast piece—mushroom corals often sit on rock and add movement and character under aquarium lighting. Because “WA Fuzzy Mushroom” is a seller’s named variety, this listing should be treated as group-level mushroom soft-coral care rather than requiring a specific species-level identification.

Features:

• Shows a distinctive mushroom polyp form with fleshy, disc-shaped polyps for visual texture
• Typically prefers low to moderate lighting and gentler water movement for comfortable tissue extension
• Works well as an accent coral where you can provide enough spacing from neighboring corals
• Best viewed after acclimation under your aquarium’s lighting so the coral can adjust gradually
• Like many soft corals, it can respond to changes in flow and light—avoid strong, direct blasts
• May be maintained without mandatory feeding, though some aquarists offer occasional small meaty foods for variety
• Since each frag is a living animal, polyp size, number, and pattern can vary from piece to piece

Specifications:

• Care level: Beginner-friendly (group-level guidance for mushroom soft corals)
• Lighting: Low to moderate reef lighting; acclimate gradually if changing PAR/intensity
• Water flow: Low to moderate, avoiding direct tissue-blasting flow
• Temperature: About 74–80°F (23–27°C)
• Salinity: Approx. 1.024–1.026 specific gravity
• Placement: Attach/position on stable rock and allow spacing from neighboring corals
• Feeding: Usually not required; occasional optional small meaty foods may be offered