{"product_id":"orange-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-g013-s1-9-25-07","title":"Orange Ricordea Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrange Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003eRicordea Mushroom\u003c\/a\u003e Coral is a mushroom-type \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/soft-corals\"\u003esoft coral\u003c\/a\u003e suited to lower-light reef areas. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral is offered as the pictured specimen and fits reef tanks needing a soft coral with low to moderate light and gentle water movement. Its care needs range from beginner to moderate.\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 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, since abrupt lighting changes can stress the coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low, indirect flow. Water movement should be gentle enough for the disc to expand normally rather than being held closed by direct current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or protected rockwork. Start in a sheltered position and adjust slowly only after observing consistent expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep reasonable space around it. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but they can spread and may eventually occupy nearby rockwork.\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 priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef conditions and watch for normal disc expansion after placement. Avoid abrupt lighting increases and direct flow, then make changes gradually if the coral remains contracted or does not settle in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this mushroom coral space and gentle conditions to settle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49112090837214,"sku":"G013-S1-9-25-07","price":41.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/G013-S1-9-25-07.jpg?v=1790357441","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/orange-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-g013-s1-9-25-07","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}