{"product_id":"royal-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-j05-s1-9-18-06","title":"Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRoyal Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003eRicordea Mushroom\u003c\/a\u003e Coral is a mushroom-type \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/soft-corals\"\u003esoft coral\u003c\/a\u003e suited to low- to moderate-light reef displays. This WYSIWYG Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral offers the familiar mushroom form for reef keepers seeking a soft coral with straightforward placement needs. Its care profile fits systems that provide gentle conditions and allow the disc to expand 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 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, beginning conservatively during acclimation. Avoid abrupt increases in intensity, and observe the coral’s disc expansion as it adjusts to its position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low, indirect flow that keeps the area gently moving without blasting the coral. Direct or forceful flow can prevent the disc from expanding normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Give it time to settle after placement, and make lighting changes gradually rather than moving it repeatedly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for room around it as it establishes. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but they can spread, so avoid placing it where expansion could crowd nearby corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. Occasional small foods may be accepted, but stable conditions and appropriate lighting and flow remain the main priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef conditions and check regularly for normal disc expansion. This beginner-to-moderate care soft coral benefits from patient acclimation, low indirect flow, and avoiding sudden changes to lighting or placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a protected location and let this mushroom coral settle in gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49080565399774,"sku":"J05-S1-9-18-06","price":35.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/J05-S1-9-18-06.jpg?v=1789758430","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/royal-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-j05-s1-9-18-06","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}