{"product_id":"bali-shortcake-acropora-coral-wysiwyg-ls65-s1-9-01-04","title":"Bali Shortcake Acropora Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBali Shortcake Acropora Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBali Shortcake Acropora Coral is an Acropora small-polyp stony coral with advanced reef-care requirements. This WYSIWYG Acro is suited to established reef systems that can provide the strong lighting, turbulent circulation, and consistent conditions \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/acropora\"\u003eAcropora corals\u003c\/a\u003e require.\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 after a measured acclimation period. Gradual light adjustment helps this Acropora settle into its intended placement without abrupt changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse strong, random, turbulent flow. Broad, shifting circulation helps keep water moving around the coral and avoids stagnant areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in the middle to upper reef after acclimation. Start with a secure position and adjust gradually as it responds to lighting and flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful, but leave room for growth. Give neighboring corals adequate space so branches have room as the colony develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRely primarily on strong lighting for support, with fine coral foods offered optionally. Avoid treating supplemental feeding as a replacement for stable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain highly stable alkalinity, salinity, temperature, nutrients, and lighting. Avoid rapid parameter corrections, observe its response after changes, and make adjustments gradually in an established reef system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest maintained where consistent conditions and attentive reef husbandry are already in place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48977305862366,"sku":"LS65-S1-9-01-04","price":79.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/LS65-S1-9-01-04.jpg?v=1788293004","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/bali-shortcake-acropora-coral-wysiwyg-ls65-s1-9-01-04","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}