{"product_id":"purple-heart-dips-astraea-coral-wysiwyg-e08-s1-10-13-05","title":"Purple Heart Dips Astraea Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePurple Heart Dips Astraea Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Heart Dips Astraea Coral is a Favia-type brain large-polyp stony coral with purple coloration and glowing centers. This WYSIWYG \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/lps-corals\"\u003eLPS coral\u003c\/a\u003e presents the distinctive Purple Heart Dips pattern, pairing purple coloration with glowing centers. Its Favia-type brain form makes it suited to reef keepers prepared to provide moderate, consistent care.\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 Moderate indirect flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to middle reef areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide low to moderate lighting and acclimate gradually to changes in intensity. Avoid abrupt exposure increases, which can be more stressful than a stable, appropriate placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate indirect flow that keeps the coral clear without blasting its tissue. Avoid strong direct flow, and adjust circulation if the specimen remains persistently retracted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in a lower to middle reef area with room around the colony. Start with a stable location and make changes gradually rather than repeatedly moving it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow generous space from neighboring corals because this coral is aggressive. Nighttime sweeper or feeding tentacles can reach nearby specimens, so keep vulnerable neighbors beyond their reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer occasional small meaty foods if desired, especially when feeding tentacles are visible. Feeding is optional and should not replace stable reef conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable conditions and observe the coral after any lighting, flow, or placement adjustment. Gradual acclimation is preferable to frequent changes in intensity or location. Check surrounding spacing regularly, particularly as nighttime tentacles extend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable placement, indirect flow, and adequate spacing support long-term care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49209475465438,"sku":"E08-S1-10-13-05","price":79.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/purple-heart-dips-astraea-coral-e08-s1-10-13-05-7879860.jpg?v=1792016473","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/purple-heart-dips-astraea-coral-wysiwyg-e08-s1-10-13-05","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}