{"product_id":"blue-green-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-h011-s1-8-13-06","title":"Blue Green Ricordea Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlue Green Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Green \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003eRicordea Mushroom\u003c\/a\u003e Coral is a mushroom-type \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/soft-corals\"\u003esoft coral\u003c\/a\u003e suited to lower-flow reef areas. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral offers blue and green coloration with glowing centers, making it a practical choice for reef keepers seeking a soft coral with straightforward care needs.\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 Low to moderate lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low, indirect flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower reef areas or protected rockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful but can spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide low to moderate lighting. Acclimate gradually to any lighting increase, as abrupt changes can stress the coral and affect normal disc expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low, indirect flow. Avoid strong direct current, which can keep the disc from expanding normally and make placement less comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Start in a sheltered location and observe disc expansion before making any placement adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep reasonable space around it as it settles. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but they can spread over nearby rockwork and may eventually encroach on neighboring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. It may accept occasional small foods, but stable conditions and suitable placement remain the main priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable aquarium conditions and watch for normal disc expansion after introduction. Make changes gradually, especially with lighting and flow, and adjust placement if direct current prevents the coral from opening fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sheltered spot and patient acclimation support reliable mushroom coral care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48602443219166,"sku":"H011-S1-8-13-06","price":45.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/H011-S1-8-13-06.jpg?v=1786652210","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/blue-green-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-h011-s1-8-13-06","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}