{"product_id":"goldilocks-ricordea-mushroom-medium","title":"Goldilocks Ricordea Mushroom Medium","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWYSIWYG — What You See Is What You Get\u003c\/b\u003e The coral in the photos is the exact specimen you will receive. Our photos are taken under medium blue reef lighting to represent the coral as accurately as possible to the naked eye. Colours may appear slightly different under your specific lighting setup. If you have any questions about colouration or would like additional photos before purchasing, please contact us — we're happy to help.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMushroom corals are one of the most rewarding corals you can add to a reef tank. Hardy, low maintenance, and available in an extraordinary range of colours and textures — from smooth metallic discs to heavily textured rhodactis varieties — mushrooms bring colour and movement to areas of the tank that other corals often can't thrive in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThey're an excellent choice for beginner reef keepers building their first tank, and equally popular with experienced reefers hunting specific colour morphs and designer varieties. A well-placed mushroom coral will spread naturally over time, making them one of the best value additions to any reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare level:\u003c\/b\u003e Beginner — one of the most forgiving corals in the hobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLighting:\u003c\/b\u003e Low to medium — mushrooms prefer indirect, lower intensity light. Avoid placing directly under high intensity LED spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlow:\u003c\/b\u003e Low — gentle indirect flow is ideal. Strong direct flow will cause them to retract and stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower rockwork or shaded areas. They will naturally move to find their preferred position over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-aggressive — mushrooms can sting neighbouring corals and will spread if conditions suit them. Allow adequate spacing from other corals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Not required — mushrooms are photosynthetic and will thrive under appropriate lighting without target feeding. Occasional light feeding with reef roids or similar can encourage faster growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eTemperature: 24–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSalinity: 1.024–1.026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eCalcium: 380–430ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eAlkalinity: 7–10 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eMagnesium: 1250–1350ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eNitrate: 5–20ppm \u003ci\u003e(mushrooms actually prefer slightly elevated nutrients compared to SPS corals)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003ePhosphate: 0.05–0.10ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e All livestock is packed with care and shipped Australia-wide with heat or cold packs as required for the season. Shipping insurance is available at checkout and strongly recommended for all livestock orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: As a live coral, natural variation in colouration and size may occur. We photograph all WYSIWYG specimens individually to ensure what you see is what you receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Coral Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42748564897854,"sku":"42748564897854","price":475.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/0778\/8606\/files\/P1011699.jpg?v=1778067003","url":"https:\/\/thecoralshop.com.au\/products\/goldilocks-ricordea-mushroom-medium","provider":"The Coral Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}