{"product_id":"purple-monsters-zoanthid-coral-wysiwyg-i24-s1-7-21-06","title":"Purple Monsters Zoanthid Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePurple Monsters \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/zoanthids\" title=\"Shop Zoanthid at Riptide Aquaculture\"\u003eZoanthid\u003c\/a\u003e Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Monsters Zoanthid Coral is a zoanthid-type \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/soft-corals\" title=\"Shop soft coral at Riptide Aquaculture\"\u003esoft coral\u003c\/a\u003e suited to a range of reef aquariums. This WYSIWYG zoanthid coral is offered as the exact piece shown. Its soft-coral care needs center on measured lighting, varied water movement, and gradual acclimation to its new reef environment.\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 to moderate varied 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 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\u003eUse low to moderate lighting. Start with gentler exposure and acclimate gradually, watching the colony’s response before moving it into brighter areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide low to moderate varied flow. Gentle, changing movement helps keep the colony clear without subjecting it to a constant direct blast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in the lower to middle reef areas. Allow time for lighting acclimation, then adjust placement gradually if the colony’s response suggests a change is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep reasonable space around the colony because it can spread over nearby rockwork. It is generally peaceful, but planning its location helps prevent unwanted encroachment on neighboring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. Some colonies accept fine foods, but stable reef conditions and appropriate light and flow remain the main priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef conditions and observe the colony regularly as it settles in. Acclimate lighting gradually rather than making abrupt changes. Handle zoanthids carefully, using appropriate eye and skin protection during fragging, moving, or maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this colony room to settle and monitor its response after placement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48480130334942,"sku":"I24-S1-7-21-06","price":54.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/I24-S1-7-21-06.jpg?v=1784920269","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/purple-monsters-zoanthid-coral-wysiwyg-i24-s1-7-21-06","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}