{"product_id":"cherry-bomb-tenuis-acropora-coral-wysiwyg-ls66-s1-9-01-04","title":"Optimus Prime Acropora Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOptimus Prime Acropora Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimus Prime Acropora Coral is an Acropora small-polyp stony coral with advanced care requirements. This WYSIWYG Acro is suited to established reef systems that can provide the strong lighting, turbulent circulation, and consistent conditions \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/acropora\"\u003eAcropora corals\u003c\/a\u003e require.\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 Strong reef lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, random and turbulent flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to upper reef areas after acclimation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful but space for growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide strong reef lighting and acclimate gradually to its final intensity. Consistent lighting helps avoid unnecessary stress from sudden changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse strong, random, turbulent flow that reaches all sides of the coral. Avoid low-flow or stagnant areas where detritus can settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in the middle to upper reef after acclimation. Secure the specimen firmly and adjust its position gradually as it adapts to lighting and flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcropora is generally peaceful, but leave room around it for future growth. Avoid crowding neighboring corals or allowing contact as colonies develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong lighting provides primary support. Fine coral foods may be offered optionally, while avoiding excess feeding that can destabilize nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain highly stable alkalinity, salinity, temperature, nutrients, and lighting. Make changes slowly rather than correcting parameters rapidly, and watch for changes in color or polyp extension as conditions settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest maintained in a stable, established reef with attentive husbandry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48983648993502,"sku":"LS66-S1-9-01-04","price":55.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/LS66-S1-9-01-04.jpg?v=1788293023","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/cherry-bomb-tenuis-acropora-coral-wysiwyg-ls66-s1-9-01-04","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}