{"product_id":"purple-monsters-zoanthid-coral-wysiwyg-l05-s1-9-29-01","title":"Purple Monsters Zoanthid Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePurple Monsters Zoanthid Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Monsters \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/zoanthid\"\u003eZoanthid Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is a zoanthid-type \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/soft-corals\"\u003esoft coral\u003c\/a\u003e for reef aquariums. This WYSIWYG Purple Monsters Zoanthid Coral offers the distinctive zoanthid form reef keepers enjoy, with care suited to low-to-moderate lighting and varied water movement. It is listed within the Beginner to Moderate care range.\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 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\u003eProvide low to moderate lighting. Start with gentler exposure during acclimation, then adjust gradually while watching the colony’s response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low to moderate varied flow. Movement should keep the colony clear of settled debris without consistently blasting the polyps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas. Give the coral time to acclimate to its selected location before making further lighting or placement changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow room for spreading. Zoanthids are generally peaceful, but a growing colony can occupy nearby rockwork and encroach on neighboring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. Some colonies accept fine foods, which can be offered selectively if desired without relying on feeding as a requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef conditions and observe polyp extension and overall appearance after changes. Acclimate lighting gradually, avoid abrupt adjustments, and handle zoanthids carefully with appropriate eye and skin protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a stable location and leave space for the colony to expand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49143103652062,"sku":"L05-S1-9-29-01","price":32.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/purple-monsters-zoanthid-coral-l05-s1-9-29-01-7954215.jpg?v=1791022215","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/purple-monsters-zoanthid-coral-wysiwyg-l05-s1-9-29-01","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}