{"product_id":"drunken-monkey-dips-astraea-coral-wysiwyg-b06-s1-10-27-09","title":"Drunken Monkey Dips Astraea Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDrunken Monkey Dips Astraea Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrunken Monkey Dips Astraea Coral is a Favia-type brain large-polyp stony coral. This WYSIWYG \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/lps-corals\"\u003eLPS coral\u003c\/a\u003e has fleshy polyps and is suited to a reef aquarium with stable conditions. Its Favia-type care needs center on measured light, indirect water movement, and room from nearby corals.\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 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. Start with gentler exposure during acclimation, then adjust gradually rather than making abrupt changes in intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate indirect flow. Water movement should keep the coral clear of detritus without blasting its fleshy polyps with strong direct current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in the lower to middle reef areas. Allow time to acclimate after placement, and avoid repeatedly moving it or changing its light exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this aggressive coral ample space from neighbors. It can extend nighttime sweeper or feeding tentacles, so keep nearby corals beyond their reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer occasional small meaty foods if desired. Feeding is optional, and target feeding can be done when feeding tentacles are visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable aquarium conditions and make changes gradually. Observe polyp response, tissue condition, and nearby coral spacing, especially after introducing the specimen or adjusting its location, lighting, or flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteady care and generous spacing support long-term placement in a mixed reef.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49334581100766,"sku":"B06-S1-10-27-09","price":87.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/drunken-monkey-dips-astraea-coral-b06-s1-10-27-09-7379032.jpg?v=1793393660","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/drunken-monkey-dips-astraea-coral-wysiwyg-b06-s1-10-27-09","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}