{"product_id":"green-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-b08-s1-10-27-05","title":"Green Ricordea Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGreen Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003eRicordea Mushroom\u003c\/a\u003e Coral is a mushroom-type \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/soft-corals\"\u003esoft coral\u003c\/a\u003e suited to lower-flow reef areas. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral is offered as the pictured specimen and fits naturally into reef displays that need a soft coral for lower, more protected areas. Its care profile suits beginner to moderate reefkeepers.\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, indirect flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower reef areas or protected rockwork\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. Acclimate gradually to any increase in intensity, as abrupt changes can stress the coral and limit normal disc expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low, indirect flow. Position it where water movement is gentle rather than aimed directly at the disc, allowing it to expand normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or protected rockwork. Start in a sheltered location and adjust only gradually if observation indicates it needs a different position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it spaced from corals you want to protect. It is generally peaceful, but mushroom corals can spread over nearby rockwork over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. It may accept occasional small foods, but stable conditions and appropriate placement remain the main priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef conditions and observe disc expansion after placement. Avoid abrupt lighting increases and direct flow, then give the coral time to settle before making further changes. Check nearby rockwork periodically as it can spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical choice for sheltered lower areas of a reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49334578938078,"sku":"B08-S1-10-27-05","price":25.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/green-ricordea-mushroom-coral-b08-s1-10-27-05-1593676.jpg?v=1793393715","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/green-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-b08-s1-10-27-05","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}