{"product_id":"k08-s1-7-28-11","title":"Charmander Rhodactis Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCharmander Rhodactis Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharmander Rhodactis 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 with the distinctive Rhodactis form. This WYSIWYG Rhodactis mushroom coral is suited to reef keepers looking for a soft coral that can be maintained in lower, more protected areas of the 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 any increase in intensity, as abrupt lighting changes can limit normal disc expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep flow low and indirect. Avoid strong direct current, which can prevent the mushroom 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 adjust only after observing consistent expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow room around it as it settles and spreads. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but expansion over nearby rockwork can affect 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 suitable placement remain the primary focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable aquarium conditions and observe the disc for normal expansion. Make changes to lighting, flow, or placement gradually, especially if the coral remains contracted after an adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it protected placement and time to adjust before making further changes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48514536767710,"sku":"K08-S1-7-28-11","price":36.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/K08-S1-7-28-11.jpg?v=1785268684","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/k08-s1-7-28-11","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}