{"product_id":"dark-magicians-zoanthid-coral-wysiwyg-l05-s1-9-29-06","title":"Dark Magicians Zoanthid Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDark Magicians Zoanthid Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Magicians \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 beginner-to-moderate reef care. This WYSIWYG zoanthid coral is offered as the pictured specimen, with dark coloration and glowing centers noted in the product details. It fits naturally into reef aquariums, including nano reef setups with appropriate space for spreading.\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\u003eUse low to moderate lighting. Start with gentler exposure and acclimate gradually to avoid stressing the polyps during placement or after changes in lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide low to moderate varied flow. Enough movement helps keep debris from settling, while excessive direct flow may keep the polyps from opening comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas. Secure the frag where it has room to establish, then adjust placement gradually if its response indicates a need for gentler light or flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it spaced from neighboring corals as it expands. Zoanthids are generally peaceful, but colonies can spread over nearby rockwork and may encroach on other corals.\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 primary care focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef conditions and observe polyp response after any changes. Acclimate lighting gradually, avoid abrupt environmental shifts, and handle zoanthids carefully with appropriate eye and skin protection during maintenance or fragging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow room for the colony to spread as it becomes established.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49143096934622,"sku":"L05-S1-9-29-06","price":44.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/L05-S1-9-29-06.jpg?v=1790785639","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/dark-magicians-zoanthid-coral-wysiwyg-l05-s1-9-29-06","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}