{"product_id":"k09-s1-7-28-06","title":"Milky Way Zoanthid Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMilky Way \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/zoanthids\" title=\"Shop Zoanthid at Riptide Aquaculture\"\u003eZoanthid\u003c\/a\u003e Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilky Way Zoanthid Coral is a zoanthid-type \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/soft-corals\" title=\"Shop soft coral at Riptide Aquaculture\"\u003esoft coral\u003c\/a\u003e suited to reef aquarium placement. This WYSIWYG zoanthid coral is offered as the pictured specimen, with the colony’s visible polyp pattern and glowing centers providing its individual character. It fits well in nano reefs or larger mixed reef displays.\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 to moderate varied flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to middle reef areas\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\u003eUse low to moderate lighting. Start with gentler exposure and acclimate gradually to avoid stressing the colony during placement or after changes to the aquarium lighting schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide low to moderate varied flow. Enough movement helps keep debris from settling around the polyps, while overly forceful, direct flow may keep them from opening normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas. Secure the frag where it can receive appropriate light and varied circulation, then allow time for the polyps to adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it spaced and monitor its spread. Zoanthids are generally peaceful, but colonies can expand over nearby rockwork and may eventually crowd slower-growing neighboring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. Some colonies accept fine foods, but stable reef conditions and suitable lighting remain the main priorities for routine care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef conditions and observe polyp extension after introduction or adjustments. Acclimate lighting gradually, avoid abrupt placement changes, and handle zoanthids carefully with appropriate eye and skin protection during fragging or aquarium work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this colony room to settle, spread, and remain easy to monitor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48514541977822,"sku":"K09-S1-7-28-06","price":32.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/K09-S1-7-28-06.jpg?v=1785268739","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/k09-s1-7-28-06","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}