{"product_id":"green-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-l012-s1-8-11-09","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 with a green Ricordea appearance. This WYSIWYG Green Ricordea Mushroom Coral suits reef keepers looking for a soft coral with straightforward low-light placement needs. Its care profile ranges from beginner to moderate, making careful acclimation and stable conditions the focus.\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. Start with gentler exposure and avoid abrupt lighting increases, giving the coral time to settle and expand normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low, indirect flow. Direct or forceful water movement can prevent the disc from expanding normally, so choose a sheltered area with gentle circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or protected rockwork. Acclimate gradually, beginning in a more sheltered position before making any changes in light or flow exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally peaceful, but it can spread over time. Leave room around its placement and monitor nearby corals as it establishes on surrounding rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. It may accept occasional small foods, but consistent lighting, gentle flow, and stable conditions remain the main care priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable aquarium conditions and observe disc expansion after placement or adjustments. Avoid sudden increases in lighting and any direct flow that keeps the coral contracted. Make changes gradually, and reassess its position if normal expansion is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it gentle conditions and room to settle before adjusting placement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48592436068574,"sku":"L012-S1-8-11-09","price":38.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/green-ricordea-mushroom-coral-l012-s1-8-11-09-7659235.jpg?v=1786512139","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/green-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-l012-s1-8-11-09","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}