{"product_id":"close-encounter-styloconellia-coral-wysiwyg-k9-s1-9-11-08","title":"Close Encounter Styloconellia Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClose Encounter Styloconellia Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose Encounter Styloconellia Coral is a Favia-type brain large-polyp stony coral with an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/lps-corals\"\u003eLPS coral\u003c\/a\u003e care profile. This \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/wysiwyg-coral\"\u003eWYSIWYG coral\u003c\/a\u003e is suited to reef keepers prepared to provide moderate care, stable conditions, and thoughtful placement. Its Favia-type brain coral profile calls for lower-to-middle reef positioning with room from nearby corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG coral, 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 Moderate indirect 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 Aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide low to moderate lighting. Begin with gentler exposure during acclimation, then adjust gradually only if needed rather than making abrupt intensity changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate indirect flow that keeps the area clear without blasting the tissue. Avoid strong direct flow, which can prevent comfortable expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in the lower to middle reef areas. Acclimate gradually and avoid repeatedly moving the specimen after it has settled into a suitable location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow generous spacing from neighboring corals because this is an aggressive Favia-type brain coral. Nighttime sweeper or feeding tentacles can reach beyond the visible tissue and sting nearby specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer occasional small meaty foods if desired. Feeding is optional, so focus first on stable conditions and observe its response to any feeding routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable aquarium conditions and make changes gradually. Consistent lighting, indirect flow, and placement are preferable to frequent adjustments. Check after lights-out for sweeper tentacles, and leave adequate room as surrounding corals grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it stable conditions, indirect flow, and enough space to settle safely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49023527583966,"sku":"K9-S1-9-11-08","price":28.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/close-encounter-styloconellia-coral-k9-s1-9-11-08-1489523.jpg?v=1789163713","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/close-encounter-styloconellia-coral-wysiwyg-k9-s1-9-11-08","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}