{"product_id":"interstellar-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-f04-s1-8-21-01","title":"Interstellar Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eInterstellar Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterstellar \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003eMushroom Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is a mushroom-type \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/soft-corals\"\u003esoft coral\u003c\/a\u003e suited to low- to moderate-light reef areas. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral is suited to reef keepers seeking a soft coral with a compact placement profile. Its care needs center on gentle water movement, protected positioning, and a gradual approach to light acclimation.\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 under gentler light and increase exposure gradually, since abrupt lighting increases can stress the coral and limit normal disc expansion.\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, without a direct stream pushing against the coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Give it time to settle after introduction, and adjust placement slowly if lighting or flow needs refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect generally peaceful behavior, but leave room around it. Mushroom corals can spread over nearby rockwork, so plan placement with neighboring corals and future expansion in mind.\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 suitable lighting and flow remain the main care priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef conditions and observe disc expansion after placement or adjustments. Avoid sudden changes to lighting and keep direct flow off the coral. If it remains contracted, review nearby flow, light exposure, and its protected position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA protected lower-rock placement helps this mushroom coral settle and expand normally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48627300532446,"sku":"F04-S1-8-21-01","price":65.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/F04-S1-8-21-01.jpg?v=1787332365","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/interstellar-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-f04-s1-8-21-01","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}