{"product_id":"royal-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-i21-s1-7-21-08","title":"Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRoyal Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Ricordea Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral with beginner to moderate care needs. This Ricordea is suited to reef keepers looking for a soft coral that does well under gentle conditions. Its care profile favors protected placement, restrained flow, and a gradual approach to lighting changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG coral, 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. Start conservatively and avoid abrupt increases, allowing the coral time to adjust and expand normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low, indirect flow. Direct or forceful current can keep the disc from expanding normally, so choose a sheltered area with gentle water movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Acclimate it gradually to the chosen lighting and flow rather than moving it immediately into brighter, exposed conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally peaceful, but it can spread over nearby surfaces. Leave room around it and monitor its expansion when planning neighboring coral placement.\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 placement remain the main priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef conditions and observe disc expansion after placement or any system adjustment. Avoid sudden lighting changes and redirect flow if the coral remains contracted or cannot expand normally. Make changes gradually, giving it time to settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide gentle conditions and space to spread as the reef matures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48500033192158,"sku":"I21-S1-7-21-08","price":56.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/I21-S1-7-21-08.jpg?v=1784657073","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/royal-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-i21-s1-7-21-08","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}