{"product_id":"classic-finger-leather-coral-wysiwyg-d09-s1-8-26-09","title":"Classic Finger Leather Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClassic Finger Leather Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Finger \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/leathers\"\u003eLeather Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is a leather-type soft coral suited to a range of reef aquarium setups. This WYSIWYG leather coral offers the adaptable care profile associated with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/soft-corals\"\u003esoft corals\u003c\/a\u003e while needing space to grow and complete its normal shedding cycles. It is appropriate for beginner to moderate-care reef keeping.\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 Moderate lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, varied flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle reef areas with growth room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive through growth and chemical competition\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 moderate lighting. Acclimate gradually when moving it into brighter conditions, then watch its response before making further placement changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate, varied flow. Water movement should help keep the coral clear of buildup while allowing it to shed normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in a middle reef area with room to grow. Give the specimen time to adjust after placement and avoid frequent relocation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow generous spacing from nearby corals. Leather corals are semi-aggressive through growth and chemical competition, so avoid crowding neighbors as it expands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually not necessary, as this coral is generally supported by light and dissolved nutrients in a maintained reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable conditions and adequate water movement, then observe for normal waxy shedding cycles. A temporary closed appearance can occur during shedding; allow time for recovery and keep the surrounding area clear as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it steady care, open space, and time to settle into its placement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48646125125854,"sku":"D09-S1-8-26-09","price":39.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/D09-S1-8-26-09.jpg?v=1787764324","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/classic-finger-leather-coral-wysiwyg-d09-s1-8-26-09","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}