{"product_id":"classic-bubble-coral-5","title":"Classic Bubble Coral (5)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClassic Bubble Coral Care | The Happy Reef\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Bubble Coral\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most recognisable LPS corals in the hobby. When fully expanded, \u003cem\u003ePlerogyra sinuosa\u003c\/em\u003e produces large, inflated bubble-like vesicles that can almost completely hide the skeleton beneath, giving the coral its distinctive soft and flowing appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThose bubbles aren't just decorative. They are specialised extensions of the coral's tissue containing its photosynthetic zooxanthellae, helping provide the coral with energy from light. As lighting changes, a Bubble Coral can look dramatically different as its vesicles inflate and retract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlerogyra sinuosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75?150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate. Gentle, indirect flow allows the large bubbles to inflate fully and move naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low Third\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial. Bubble Corals are photosynthetic but also readily capture food. Occasional target feeding with mysis, finely chopped seafood or suitable LPS foods can support good growth and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give a Bubble Coral plenty of space to fully expand. \u003cem\u003ePlerogyra\u003c\/em\u003e can also extend long sweeper tentacles, particularly after dark, so allow some distance from neighbouring corals. Stable alkalinity, calcium and magnesium will support continued skeletal growth. Once settled, this is a fantastic LPS for adding both movement and an unusual texture to the lower areas of a reef.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Happy Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53627168915792,"sku":"THRC-0025","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thehappyreef.com\/products\/classic-bubble-coral-5","provider":"The Happy Reef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}