{"product_id":"orange-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-i22-s1-7-21-07","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-flow reef areas. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral is offered as an orange Ricordea option for reef keepers seeking a soft coral with straightforward placement and care needs. Its care profile fits beginner to moderate experience levels.\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 change, since abrupt increases can stress a mushroom coral and limit normal disc expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low, indirect water flow. Position it where water movement is gentle rather than direct, allowing the disc to expand normally without being pushed or folded.\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 gradually after observing its expansion and response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it with appropriate space from neighboring corals. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but they can spread over nearby rockwork as they become established.\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 suitable lighting and flow remain the primary care considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable aquarium conditions and observe the coral after placement or changes in lighting and circulation. Avoid abrupt lighting increases and direct flow, especially if the disc is not expanding normally. Allow time for adjustment before moving it again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA protected, gently flowing location supports dependable mushroom coral care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48480129122526,"sku":"I22-S1-7-21-07","price":49.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/I22-S1-7-21-07.jpg?v=1784918964","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/orange-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-i22-s1-7-21-07","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}