{"product_id":"charmander-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-f04-s1-8-21-05","title":"Charmander Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCharmander Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharmander \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003eMushroom Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is a mushroom-type \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/soft-corals\"\u003esoft coral\u003c\/a\u003e suited to protected lower reef areas. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral is a soft-coral option for reef aquariums, with care centered on gentle conditions and allowing its disc to expand normally. It can suit nano reefs when given room to spread.\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\u003eUse low to moderate lighting. Acclimate gradually to any increase in intensity, as abrupt lighting changes can prevent the disc from expanding normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide low, indirect flow. Avoid strong direct current, which can keep the disc from expanding normally and may cause the coral to remain withdrawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Start in a sheltered location and adjust only after observing normal disc expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow space around this generally peaceful coral. It can spread over time, so avoid placing it where expansion could crowd neighboring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. It may accept occasional small foods, but stable placement, suitable lighting, and gentle flow remain the main priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable aquarium conditions and observe disc expansion after placement or adjustments. Make changes gradually, especially when increasing lighting or altering flow, and keep direct current off the coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it a protected location and monitor its expansion as it settles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48627291193566,"sku":"F04-S1-8-21-05","price":32.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/F04-S1-8-21-05.jpg?v=1787332366","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/charmander-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-f04-s1-8-21-05","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}