{"product_id":"domicile-disrupter-acropora-coral-wysiwyg-ls64-s1-9-01-02","title":"Circus Freak Acropora Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCircus Freak Acropora Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCircus Freak \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/acropora\"\u003eAcropora Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is an Acropora small-polyp stony coral with advanced care requirements. This WYSIWYG Acropora coral is suited to established reef systems that can provide strong lighting, turbulent circulation, and consistent conditions. Its care is best approached with close attention to placement and long-term parameter stability.\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. Acclimate gradually to the intended intensity to help avoid stress from abrupt lighting changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide strong, random, turbulent flow. Position it where changing current reaches the branches without creating a consistently stagnant area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in the middle to upper reef after acclimation. Start with measured exposure to light and flow, then adjust only as needed based on its response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow room for growth. Acropora is generally peaceful, but spacing helps prevent contact with neighboring corals as branches develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRely primarily on light for support, with fine coral foods offered optionally. Avoid making sudden changes to feeding practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain highly stable alkalinity, salinity, temperature, nutrients, and lighting. Avoid rapid parameter corrections, and observe polyp response and overall condition after any adjustment to flow, placement, or maintenance routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest maintained in a stable, mature reef with attentive husbandry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48983650828510,"sku":"LS64-S1-9-01-02","price":87.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/LS64-S1-9-01-02.jpg?v=1788292983","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/domicile-disrupter-acropora-coral-wysiwyg-ls64-s1-9-01-02","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}