{"product_id":"pinky-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-i21-s1-7-21-09","title":"Pinky Ricordea Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePinky \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\u003ePinky 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 reef aquariums. This Ricordea mushroom coral offers a soft-coral option for a reef tank, with care centered on gentle conditions and room to settle. Its WYSIWYG status lets buyers select the individual coral shown.\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 avoid abrupt light increases, and watch for normal disc expansion as it adjusts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low, indirect flow. Strong or direct current can keep the mushroom disc from expanding normally, so aim for a sheltered, gentle movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Give the coral time to settle after introduction, especially when adapting to new lighting and flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally peaceful, but allow room for it to spread over time. Plan nearby coral placement accordingly and monitor its expansion into surrounding space.\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 light and flow remain the primary care focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable aquarium conditions and observe the disc’s expansion after placement or adjustments. Avoid sudden lighting changes and redirect flow if the coral remains compressed or cannot expand normally. This beginner-to-moderate care soft coral benefits from a calm, consistent setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow gentle acclimation and give this mushroom coral space to settle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48480133972190,"sku":"I21-S1-7-21-09","price":47.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/I21-S1-7-21-09_323bf630-a57b-403d-9d7d-0af60daa51f7.jpg?v=1784919618","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/pinky-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-i21-s1-7-21-09","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}