{"product_id":"northern-lights-bubble-coral","title":"Northern Lights Bubble Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWYSIWYG\u003c\/strong\u003e — the coral pictured is the exact specimen you receive, not a stock photo. Quantity one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder actinic lighting, the coral has deep blue vesicles with vibrant, fluorescent green splotches and patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlerogyra sinuosa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColony:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrag size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5\" across (estimated — not measured against the reference grid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower rock or sand, shaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounted on:\u003c\/strong\u003e ceramic frag plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBubble corals inflate their vesicles during the day and retract them at night, extending sweeper tentacles that can sting neighbours — leave clearance. Keep flow low so the vesicles can inflate fully, and avoid handling the inflated tissue, which tears easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAcclimation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFloat the sealed bag for 15 minutes to equalise temperature, then drip acclimate for 30–45 minutes before placing. Start the coral low in the tank and move it up over a week or two if it wants more light. A freshwater or iodine dip before it goes in is cheap insurance against hitchhikers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under blue\/actinic aquarium lighting, which is how most reef tanks are viewed. Colours will look different under white light.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheCoralConnect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50993949409527,"sku":"TCC-0713-07","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/1042\/0215\/files\/IMG_4083.jpg?v=1785735921","url":"https:\/\/thecoralconnect.com\/products\/northern-lights-bubble-coral","provider":"TheCoralConnect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}