{"product_id":"green-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-i21-s1-7-21-01","title":"Green Ricordea Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGreen \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/mushrooms\" title=\"Shop Ricordea mushroom at Riptide Aquaculture\"\u003eRicordea Mushroom\u003c\/a\u003e Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Ricordea Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/soft-corals\" title=\"Shop soft coral at Riptide Aquaculture\"\u003esoft coral\u003c\/a\u003e suited to low-flow reef areas. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral is selected as the individual shown, with the simple placement and adaptable care approach associated with mushroom-type soft corals. It fits reef keepers seeking a fleshy coral for protected areas of the aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/wysiwyg-coral\" title=\"Shop WYSIWYG coral at Riptide Aquaculture\"\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. Start under gentler light and avoid abrupt increases, allowing the coral to adjust while its disc expands normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep flow low and indirect. Direct or forceful current can prevent the disc from expanding normally, so choose a sheltered area with gentle water movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it on lower reef areas or protected rockwork. Acclimate gradually to its chosen lighting and flow rather than moving it quickly into brighter, more exposed conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally peaceful, but allow room for it to spread. Monitor nearby corals over time and keep its available attachment area in mind when planning the aquascape.\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 light and flow remain the main care priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable aquarium conditions and observe the disc for normal expansion. If it remains contracted, assess whether recent lighting changes or direct flow may be causing stress. Make adjustments gradually, and avoid sudden shifts in its placement or environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a protected location and give it time to settle in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48480129220830,"sku":"I21-S1-7-21-01","price":37.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/I21-S1-7-21-01.jpg?v=1784918071","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/green-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-i21-s1-7-21-01","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}