{"product_id":"pinky-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-i09-s1-11-12-10","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 suited to lower-flow reef areas. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral fits naturally into nano reefs or larger reef displays where protected placement and steady conditions can support normal disc expansion.\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 conditions, since abrupt increases can stress a mushroom coral and limit normal expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low, indirect flow. Gentle movement helps keep the disc from being blasted while avoiding direct current that can prevent it from expanding normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it on lower reef areas or protected rockwork. Give it time to settle after introduction, and adjust placement only if lighting or flow appears unsuitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow room for spreading. This coral is generally peaceful, but it can gradually occupy nearby rockwork and may crowd corals placed too close.\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 aquarium conditions and observe disc expansion after placement. Avoid sudden lighting changes and direct flow, then make gradual adjustments if the coral remains contracted or does not settle comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA protected location and patient acclimation support reliable day-to-day care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49431309385950,"sku":"I09-S1-11-12-10","price":45.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/pinky-ricordea-mushroom-coral-i09-s1-11-12-10-4563042.jpg?v=1794542419","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/pinky-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-i09-s1-11-12-10","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}