{"product_id":"candy-apple-red-zoanthid-coral-wysiwyg-i09-s1-11-12-06","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 suited to established reef aquariums. This WYSIWYG zoanthid coral frag offers the recognizable Candy Apple Red morph for reef keepers seeking a soft coral with straightforward placement and adaptable day-to-day care.\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. Start under gentler light and acclimate gradually before moving it toward brighter areas within its suitable range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low to moderate, varied flow. Gentle movement helps keep the colony clear without subjecting its polyps to a constant direct stream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas. Secure the frag where it has room to spread, then adjust placement gradually if lighting or flow needs refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a generally peaceful coral that can spread over nearby rockwork. Leave space 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, but stable reef conditions remain the main priority for routine care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef conditions and observe polyp response after placement changes. Acclimate lighting gradually, avoid abrupt environmental shifts, and handle zoanthids carefully with appropriate eye and skin protection during maintenance or fragging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this colony room to settle and monitor its spread over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49431309549790,"sku":"I09-S1-11-12-06","price":61.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/candy-apple-red-zoanthid-coral-i09-s1-11-12-06-3346157.jpg?v=1794542419","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/candy-apple-red-zoanthid-coral-wysiwyg-i09-s1-11-12-06","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}