{"product_id":"bali-shortcake-acropora-coral-wysiwyg-g20-s2-9-25-05","title":"Bali Shortcake Acropora Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBali Shortcake Acropora Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBali Shortcake \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/acropora\"\u003eAcropora Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is an Acropora small-polyp stony coral with advanced care requirements. This WYSIWYG Acropora is suited to established reef systems that can provide the strong lighting, turbulent circulation, and consistent conditions expected by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/sps-corals\"\u003eSPS corals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/wysiwyg-coral\"\u003eWYSIWYG coral\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Care Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong reef lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, random and turbulent flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to upper reef areas after acclimation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful but space for growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide strong reef lighting and acclimate gradually to its final intensity. Consistent lighting helps this Acropora settle without abrupt changes in exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse strong, random, turbulent flow that reaches the coral from varied directions. Avoid low-flow areas where detritus can settle around the branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in middle to upper reef areas after acclimation. Secure the frag firmly and allow room to adjust before making further placement changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Acropora is generally peaceful, but leave space for growth and avoid crowding nearby corals. Plan its location with future branching room in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight provides primary support. Fine coral foods may be offered optionally, while maintaining clean, stable nutrient conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced care is recommended. Keep alkalinity, salinity, temperature, nutrients, and lighting highly stable, and avoid rapid parameter corrections. Observe polyp condition and overall response after changes to flow, lighting, placement, or maintenance routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept in a stable SPS-focused reef with deliberate acclimation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49112082809054,"sku":"G20-S2-9-25-05","price":45.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/G20-S2-9-25-05.jpg?v=1790363709","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/bali-shortcake-acropora-coral-wysiwyg-g20-s2-9-25-05","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}