{"product_id":"bright-orange-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-e011-s1-8-18-03","title":"Bright Orange Ricordea Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBright Orange Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright Orange \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 a range of reef aquarium setups. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral features bright orange coloration and offers a soft-coral option for reef keepers seeking a straightforward addition with beginner to moderate 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 change, as abrupt increases can stress the coral and limit normal disc expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low, indirect flow. Avoid strong direct flow, which can keep the disc from expanding normally and make placement less suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or protected rockwork. Start in a sheltered location and observe disc expansion before considering any move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow room for it to spread over time. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but spacing helps prevent unwanted contact as the colony expands.\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 appropriate 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 reposition only if the coral remains exposed to direct current or does not settle in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical soft coral choice for protected, lower-light reef areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48612694917342,"sku":"E011-S1-8-18-03","price":42.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/E011-S1-8-18-03.jpg?v=1787070323","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/bright-orange-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-e011-s1-8-18-03","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}