{"product_id":"candy-apple-red-zoanthid-coral-wysiwyg-i25-s1-7-21-09","title":"Candy Apple Red Zoanthid Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCandy Apple Red \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/zoanthids\" title=\"Shop Zoanthid at Riptide Aquaculture\"\u003eZoanthid\u003c\/a\u003e Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandy Apple Red Zoanthid Coral is a zoanthid-type \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/soft-corals\" title=\"Shop soft coral at Riptide Aquaculture\"\u003esoft coral\u003c\/a\u003e suited to reef aquarium placement. This WYSIWYG Candy Apple Red Zoanthid Coral is offered as an individual live coral frag. Its soft-coral care profile fits lower to middle reef areas, making it a practical choice for reef keepers seeking a zoanthid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/wysiwyg-coral\" title=\"Shop WYSIWYG coral at Riptide Aquaculture\"\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 with gentler exposure and acclimate lighting gradually, watching the colony’s response before making placement changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low to moderate varied flow. Enough changing movement helps keep debris from settling while avoiding a constant harsh stream on the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas. Secure the frag where it can receive suitable light and varied flow, then allow time to adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it spaced with its ability to spread in mind. Zoanthids are generally peaceful, but leave room around the frag so the colony can expand without crowding neighboring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. Some colonies accept fine foods, so offer small amounts if desired and observe the coral’s response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef conditions and make changes gradually. Monitor lighting, flow, and nearby coral spacing as the colony settles and grows. Handle zoanthids carefully, using appropriate eye and skin protection during fragging, moving, or routine maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the frag time to settle before adjusting its placement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48480131514590,"sku":"I25-S1-7-21-09","price":65.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/I25-S1-7-21-09.jpg?v=1784920052","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/candy-apple-red-zoanthid-coral-wysiwyg-i25-s1-7-21-09","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}