{"product_id":"candy-apple-red-zoanthid-coral-wysiwyg-e012-s1-8-18-08","title":"Candy Apple Red Zoanthid Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCandy Apple Red Zoanthid Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandy Apple Red \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. This WYSIWYG Candy Apple Red Zoanthid is suited to reef keepers seeking a soft coral with beginner-to-moderate care needs. Its care profile fits lower to middle reef areas with measured light and water movement.\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\u003eProvide low to moderate lighting. Acclimate gradually when introducing it to brighter conditions, then watch polyp response and adjust placement as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low to moderate varied flow. Gentle, changing movement helps keep the colony clear without exposing it to consistently forceful current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas. Start in a suitable lower-light location during acclimation, then move only if its response indicates a change is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a generally peaceful coral that can spread over nearby rockwork. Leave room around the colony and monitor its expansion so it does not encroach on neighboring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. Some colonies accept fine foods, which can be offered occasionally as part of normal reef husbandry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef conditions and make lighting changes gradually. Observe the colony regularly for its response to placement and flow. Handle zoanthids carefully, using appropriate eye and skin protection during maintenance or frag work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this zoanthid space to spread and keep its conditions consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48612693704926,"sku":"E012-S1-8-18-08","price":34.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/E012-S1-8-18-08.jpg?v=1787070363","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/candy-apple-red-zoanthid-coral-wysiwyg-e012-s1-8-18-08","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}