{"product_id":"orange-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-k8-s1-9-11-05","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 with an orange ricordea morph. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral suits reef keepers looking for an orange soft coral with straightforward low-flow placement needs. Its care profile fits beginner to moderate experience levels when conditions remain stable.\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 brighter areas, since abrupt lighting increases can stress the coral and affect normal disc expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low, indirect flow. Avoid strong direct current, which can keep the disc from expanding normally and make placement less suitable.\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 normal expansion under its new lighting and flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it with space to spread. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but expansion over nearby surfaces can bring them into contact with neighboring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. It may accept occasional small foods, but stable placement, suitable lighting, and gentle indirect flow remain the primary care priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable aquarium conditions and observe disc expansion after introduction or any placement change. Make lighting adjustments gradually, keep direct flow off the coral, and leave room around it as it settles and spreads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA protected, low-flow location supports reliable day-to-day care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49023532138718,"sku":"K8-S1-9-11-05","price":38.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/orange-ricordea-mushroom-coral-k8-s1-9-11-05-9091333.jpg?v=1789163527","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/orange-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-k8-s1-9-11-05","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}