{"product_id":"dark-magician-zoanthid-coral-wysiwyg-ls012-s1-8-31-06","title":"Milky Way Zoanthid Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMilky Way Zoanthid Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilky Way \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/zoanthid\"\u003eZoanthid Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is a zoanthid-type \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/soft-corals\"\u003esoft coral\u003c\/a\u003e suited to lower and middle reef areas. This WYSIWYG zoanthid offers a soft-coral option for reef aquariums, including nano reef setups. Its beginner-to-moderate care profile centers on gradual acclimation, stable conditions, and giving the colony 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 to moderate varied 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 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\u003eProvide low to moderate lighting. Start with gentler exposure and acclimate lighting gradually, watching the colony’s response before moving it into brighter areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low to moderate varied flow. Water movement should circulate around the colony without continuously blasting the polyps from one direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas. Begin in a lower-light position during acclimation, then adjust placement gradually based on its response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep space available for spreading. Zoanthids are generally peaceful, but the colony can expand across nearby rockwork and may crowd neighboring corals over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. Some colonies accept fine foods, but stable reef conditions and appropriate lighting and flow remain the main priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef conditions and observe the colony regularly as it acclimates. Handle zoanthids carefully, using appropriate eye and skin protection, and make placement or lighting changes gradually rather than all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow room to spread and make adjustments gradually as the colony settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48977527898334,"sku":"LS012-S1-8-31-06","price":31.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/LS012-S1-8-31-06.jpg?v=1788287756","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/dark-magician-zoanthid-coral-wysiwyg-ls012-s1-8-31-06","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}