{"product_id":"k08-s1-7-28-04","title":"Orange Ricordea Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrange \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\u003eOrange 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 low- to moderate-light reef aquariums. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral offers orange coloration and a textured, bubble-like disc appearance. Its beginner-to-moderate care profile and compact placement needs make it a practical option for nano reefs or larger systems.\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 any lighting increase, as abrupt changes can stress the coral and limit normal disc expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low, indirect water flow. Avoid strong or direct current, which can keep the disc from expanding normally.\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 allow time to adjust before moving it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep space around it as it settles and spreads. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but expansion can bring them into contact with 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 conditions and appropriate 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 introduction or changes in light and flow. If it remains tightly contracted, reassess placement and reduce direct current or sudden lighting exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it a protected spot and let it adjust at its own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48514523103454,"sku":"K08-S1-7-28-04","price":43.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/K08-S1-7-28-04.jpg?v=1785268684","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/k08-s1-7-28-04","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}