{"product_id":"cheesecake-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-e010-s1-8-18-06","title":"cheeseCake Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003echeeseCake Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003echeeseCake \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 with WYSIWYG selection. This mushroom coral is offered as a WYSIWYG piece, so the specimen shown is the one you receive. Its care profile suits reef keepers seeking a soft coral for lower-light areas and protected rockwork.\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. Begin with gentler exposure and avoid abrupt increases, allowing the coral time to adjust and expand normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide low, indirect flow. Direct or strong current can keep the disc from expanding normally, so choose an area with gentle water movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Acclimate gradually to its lighting and flow conditions rather than moving it immediately into brighter, exposed placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep reasonable space around it as it settles and spreads. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but their ability to spread can bring them into contact with nearby corals.\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 primary care priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef conditions and observe disc expansion after placement. If it remains contracted, assess for abrupt lighting changes or direct flow, then make gradual adjustments. Allow space for spreading and avoid frequent relocation while it acclimates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical soft coral choice for lower-light, gently protected reef areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48612697800926,"sku":"E010-S1-8-18-06","price":138.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/E010-S1-8-18-06.jpg?v=1787069988","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/cheesecake-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-e010-s1-8-18-06","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}