{"product_id":"pinky-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-h07-s1-11-06-6","title":"Pinky Ricordea Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePinky Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinky \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 a pink Ricordea morph. This WYSIWYG Ricordea mushroom coral is suited to reef keepers seeking a soft coral with straightforward placement and adaptable care. Its mushroom form makes it a practical choice for lower, more protected areas of the reef.\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, as abrupt lighting changes 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 or direct currents that keep the disc from expanding normally or repeatedly push the coral’s tissue.\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 consistent expansion under its new lighting and flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow room for this generally peaceful coral to spread. Monitor nearby corals over time and avoid crowding its placement area as it establishes.\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 appropriate lighting and flow remain the main priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable aquarium conditions and observe disc expansion regularly. Make changes gradually, particularly when adjusting light, flow, or placement. If the disc stays contracted, reassess whether it is receiving too much direct current or a sudden increase in light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it a protected spot and make adjustments slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49372000977118,"sku":"H07-S1-11-06-6","price":45.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/H07-S1-11-06-6.jpg?v=1793997233","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/pinky-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-h07-s1-11-06-6","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}