{"product_id":"red-brick-cyphastrea-coral-wysiwyg-d04-s1-8-26-04","title":"Red Brick Cyphastrea Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Brick Cyphastrea Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Brick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/cyphastrea\"\u003eCyphastrea Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is an encrusting stony coral with a textured red brick appearance. This WYSIWYG Cyphastrea is suited to reef keepers seeking an encrusting stony coral for a lower or middle reef area. Plan its location with open surface space so new growth can spread naturally.\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, varied flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to middle reef areas with growth room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful but can overgrow neighbors\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\u003eUse low to moderate lighting. Start with gentler exposure during acclimation, then observe its response before making changes to placement or intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide moderate, varied flow. Water movement should keep the surface clear without concentrating a harsh stream on one area of the coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in the lower to middle reef on a stable mounting surface. Leave room around the edges for encrusting growth and avoid frequent repositioning while it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow spacing from nearby corals. This coral is generally peaceful, but its encrusting growth can gradually overgrow neighboring corals if placement is too close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRely primarily on lighting for support. Fine coral foods may be offered optionally, with attention to keeping excess food from settling on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain consistent reef conditions and a secure mounting surface as new growth develops. Watch for changes after adjustments to lighting, flow, or placement, and make corrections gradually rather than changing several conditions at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it stable conditions and open space to establish its encrusting growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48646120505566,"sku":"D04-S1-8-26-04","price":32.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/D04-S1-8-26-04.jpg?v=1787762562","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/red-brick-cyphastrea-coral-wysiwyg-d04-s1-8-26-04","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}