{"product_id":"judge-judy-acropora-coral-wysiwyg-g19-s2-9-25-05","title":"Judge Judy Acropora Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJudge Judy Acropora Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudge Judy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/acropora\"\u003eAcropora Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is an Acropora small-polyp stony coral for advanced reef keepers. This \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/sps-corals\"\u003eSPS coral\u003c\/a\u003e is suited to established reef systems that can provide the consistent conditions Acropora require. Its care centers on strong lighting, energetic water movement, and avoiding sudden changes to core water chemistry.\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 Strong reef lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, random and turbulent flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to upper reef areas after acclimation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful but space for growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide strong reef lighting. Acclimate gradually to the intensity, then maintain consistent lighting rather than making abrupt adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse strong, random, turbulent flow. Varied movement helps keep water moving around the coral and avoids the stagnant conditions Acropora should not receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in middle to upper reef areas after acclimation. Start with a secure position and adjust placement carefully as it adapts to the system’s lighting and flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep space around it for growth. Acropora is generally peaceful, but allowing room between neighboring corals helps prevent contact as the colony develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRely primarily on strong lighting for support. Fine coral foods may be offered optionally as part of an established reef-feeding routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain highly stable alkalinity, salinity, temperature, nutrients, and lighting. Avoid rapid parameter corrections, and observe the coral closely after any system or placement change. Advanced care is best suited to aquariums with established consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept in a stable, mature reef with deliberate acclimation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49112086937822,"sku":"G19-S2-9-25-05","price":55.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/G19-S2-9-25-05.jpg?v=1790363689","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/judge-judy-acropora-coral-wysiwyg-g19-s2-9-25-05","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}