{"product_id":"k08-s1-7-28-03","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 lower-light reef areas. This green mushroom coral is offered as a WYSIWYG piece, so the pictured specimen is the one you receive. Its mushroom form makes it a practical choice for protected areas of a reef aquarium.\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. Acclimate gradually to brighter conditions, 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. Avoid strong direct current, which can prevent the disc from expanding normally and make placement less suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Start in a sheltered location and observe disc expansion before considering any gradual adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it with room to spread. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but they can expand into nearby space over time, so avoid crowding neighboring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. Occasional small foods may be accepted, but stable conditions and appropriate placement remain the main care priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef conditions and watch for normal disc expansion after introduction. Make changes gradually, especially when adjusting lighting or flow, and relocate it if direct current keeps the disc contracted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sheltered, low-flow location supports straightforward long-term care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48514539094238,"sku":"K08-S1-7-28-03","price":38.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/K08-S1-7-28-03.jpg?v=1785268684","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/k08-s1-7-28-03","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}