{"product_id":"orange-red-mycidium-coral","title":"Orange \u0026 Red Mycidium Coral","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eOrange \u0026amp; Red Mycidium is a vibrant plating coral with warm, fiery tones that glow under blue reef lighting. It grows by encrusting first, then forming thin plates as it expands outward, creating a layered look that adds movement and depth to the rockwork. It does best with stable parameters, moderate nutrients, and gentle to moderate flow that keeps the surface clean without blasting the tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"666\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"548\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"548\"\u003eBright orange and red colour that pops under reef lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"615\"\u003ePlating growth that creates a layered, sculpted look over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"666\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eGreat lower to mid-light coral for mixed reefs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eSuggested parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–26°C (75–79°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"764\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.025–1.026 SG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"774\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–9 dKH (keep it stable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 420–460 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1300–1400 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–15 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"934\"\u003ePhosphate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.03–0.10 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eCare and placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to mid rockwork with good clearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate (acclimate slowly if moving higher)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate, indirect (enough to keep it clean, not enough to cause tissue to peel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eNot required, but helpful for growth and colour. Occasional fine coral foods can support faster plating and richer colour. Feed lightly 1 to 2 times per week if your nutrients allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eCompatibility and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eMycidium is generally peaceful, but plating corals can shade or overgrow neighbours as they expand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eLeave \u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e5–10 cm (2–4 in.)\u003c\/strong\u003e of space for plating growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eAvoid placing directly above light-sensitive corals that could be shaded later\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eKeep away from aggressive LPS with long sweepers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eGenerally compatible with reef safe fish and inverts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003eWhat you are buying (2 to 3\" frag)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eThis listing is for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e2 to 3 inch frag\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning you are purchasing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eone\u003c\/strong\u003e frag sized approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e2 to 3 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e1 frag (2 to 3\")\u003c\/strong\u003e of Orange \u0026amp; Red Mycidium Coral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eMounted on a frag plug or small base (unless otherwise stated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003eColour and growth form can vary by system and may shift during acclimation due to lighting, flow, nutrient levels, and tank maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Shop of Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53122944958737,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5196\/6737\/files\/Orange_RedMycidium_250_75_f.jpg?v=1770946866","url":"https:\/\/littleshopofcoral.ca\/products\/orange-red-mycidium-coral","provider":"Little Shop of Coral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}