{"product_id":"green-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-d05-s1-10-06-04","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 low-energy reef areas. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral offers a green Ricordea option for reef aquariums, with a fleshy disc that is best appreciated when given gentle conditions and room to expand naturally.\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 lighting increase, as abrupt changes can keep the disc from opening and expanding normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low, indirect flow. Gentle circulation helps keep debris from settling without directing force at the disc or causing it to remain contracted.\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 after observing consistent expansion under its new conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it with peaceful neighbors and allow room for spreading. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but expansion over nearby rockwork can bring them into contact with other corals.\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 aquarium conditions and watch the disc's expansion after placement or changes in lighting and flow. Avoid sudden lighting increases and direct current. If it stays contracted, reassess its exposure and nearby water movement before making further adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it gentle flow, measured light, and space to settle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49156139548894,"sku":"D05-S1-10-06-04","price":29.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/green-ricordea-mushroom-coral-d05-s1-10-06-04-6262433.jpg?v=1791353766","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/green-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-d05-s1-10-06-04","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}