{"product_id":"green-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-l012-s1-8-11-10","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 beginner-to-moderate reef care. This WYSIWYG Green Ricordea mushroom coral fits well in reef tanks where protected placement, gentle water movement, and a gradual approach to lighting are available. Its care needs are straightforward when conditions remain consistent.\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 increase gradually only if needed, since abrupt lighting increases can stress the coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low, indirect flow. Water movement should be gentle enough for the disc to expand normally rather than being held closed by direct current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Acclimate gradually to its chosen location, particularly when moving into brighter lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it spaced with future spread in mind. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but they can expand beyond their original placement and may eventually contact nearby corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. It may accept occasional small foods, but stable reef conditions and suitable placement remain the main priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable aquarium conditions and observe disc expansion after placement or changes. Avoid sudden lighting adjustments and direct flow. If it stays contracted, reassess current exposure and water movement before making further changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it protected space and let it settle into consistent conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48592433316062,"sku":"L012-S1-8-11-10","price":39.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/green-ricordea-mushroom-coral-l012-s1-8-11-10-6702946.jpg?v=1786512261","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/green-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-l012-s1-8-11-10","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}