{"product_id":"blue-jay-zoanthid-coral-wysiwyg-a02-s1-11-3-07","title":"Blue Jay Zoanthid Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlue Jay Zoanthid Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Jay \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/zoanthid\"\u003eZoanthid Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is a zoanthid-type \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/soft-corals\"\u003esoft coral\u003c\/a\u003e suited to lower and middle reef areas. This WYSIWYG Blue Jay Zoanthid Coral offers a soft-coral option for reef aquariums, with care centered on gradual light acclimation, varied water movement, and stable conditions.\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 to moderate varied flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to middle reef areas\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\u003eUse low to moderate lighting. Acclimate gradually to avoid sudden light stress, then observe polyp response and adjust placement only as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide low to moderate, varied flow. Movement should keep the colony clear of settling debris without directing a harsh, constant stream at the polyps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas. Start with a stable mounting location and allow time to adjust before making further lighting or flow changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it spaced from corals you do not want it to overtake. Zoanthids are generally peaceful, but colonies can spread across nearby rockwork over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. Some colonies may accept fine foods, but stable reef conditions and appropriate placement remain the main priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef conditions and make lighting changes gradually. Watch for consistent polyp extension, keep debris from collecting around the colony, and handle zoanthids carefully with appropriate eye and skin protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow time for acclimation and monitor placement as the colony settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49355477975262,"sku":"A02-S1-11-3-07","price":25.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/blue-jay-zoanthid-coral-a02-s1-11-3-07-1841336.jpg?v=1793827390","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/blue-jay-zoanthid-coral-wysiwyg-a02-s1-11-3-07","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}