{"product_id":"aci-yellow-submarine-dipsastraea-coral-small-live-lps-coral","title":"ACI Yellow Submarine Dipsastraea Coral – Small – Live LPS Coral","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBring intense color and unique patterning to your reef with the \u003cstrong\u003eACI Yellow Submarine Dipsastraea Coral\u003c\/strong\u003e, a striking named LPS coral featuring vivid yellow coloration and contrasting details that make each frag stand out under reef lighting.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDipsastraea corals develop tightly packed, fleshy corallites over a stony skeleton, creating a textured colony that becomes increasingly impressive as it grows. 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