{"product_id":"meteor-shower-cypreastrea-coral-wysiwyg-b018-s1-10-27-09","title":"Meteor Shower Cypreastrea Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMeteor Shower Cypreastrea Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeteor Shower Cypreastrea Coral is an encrusting stony coral suited to reef aquariums. This WYSIWYG \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/cyphastrea\"\u003eCyphastrea coral\u003c\/a\u003e grows across a secure surface, making placement space an important part of long-term planning. Its moderate care profile suits reef keepers who can provide consistent conditions and observe its expanding edge.\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 Low to moderate lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, varied flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to middle reef areas with growth room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful but can overgrow neighbors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide low to moderate lighting. Begin in gentler light during acclimation, then watch its response before making gradual placement or lighting adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate, varied flow. Alternating movement helps keep the surface clear without concentrating force on one area of the coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas on a stable mounting surface. Leave open room around the edges so encrusting growth can spread naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow spacing from neighboring corals. It is generally peaceful, but its encrusting growth can overgrow nearby corals when placement is too tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRely primarily on lighting for support, with fine coral foods offered optionally. Target feeding is not required for routine care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain consistent reef conditions and avoid frequent abrupt changes. Secure the coral where it can establish new growth, inspect surrounding space regularly, and adjust nearby coral placement before its encrusting edge reaches them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for growth space and keep conditions stable as it settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49334577627358,"sku":"B018-S1-10-27-09","price":23.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/meteor-shower-cypreastrea-coral-b018-s1-10-27-09-5989426.jpg?v=1793393773","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/meteor-shower-cypreastrea-coral-wysiwyg-b018-s1-10-27-09","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}