{"product_id":"ultra-plate-coral-wysiwyg-i05-s1-11-12-6","title":"Ultra Plate Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUltra Plate Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra Plate Coral is a large-polyp stony coral with a fleshy plate form. This WYSIWYG \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/lps-corals\"\u003eLPS coral\u003c\/a\u003e is offered from the Vault and brings the substantial texture associated with plate corals to a reef aquarium. Its care is best approached with measured placement, gentle acclimation, and stable conditions.\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 indirect 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 Allow space from neighboring corals\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 lower exposure during acclimation, then observe the coral’s response before making gradual placement or lighting adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide moderate indirect flow. Water movement should keep detritus from settling while avoiding direct, aggressive flow across the fleshy tissue.\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 after introduction, and avoid positioning it where current strikes the tissue directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave conservative space between this coral and neighboring corals. Exact aggression can vary by coral group, so spacing helps reduce the chance of contact or stinging issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is optional. Occasional appropriately sized coral food can be offered, but it should not replace consistent, stable reef conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef conditions and watch for how the coral responds to light, flow, and nearby placement. Avoid sudden changes, keep direct aggressive current off fleshy tissue, and adjust slowly if the specimen appears unsettled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA measured setup and careful spacing support long-term plate coral care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49431319707870,"sku":"I05-S1-11-12-6","price":189.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/ultra-plate-coral-i05-s1-11-12-6-7539213.jpg?v=1794541939","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/ultra-plate-coral-wysiwyg-i05-s1-11-12-6","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}