{"product_id":"gold-plate-coral","title":"Gold Plate Coral","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Plate Coral – 3\"+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a bold centerpiece to your reef with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Plate Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring brilliant golden-yellow coloration and an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\"+ diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unlike small plate coral specimens commonly offered for sale, this larger piece provides immediate visual impact and makes an excellent showpiece for an open sand bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlate corals are free-living LPS corals known for their distinctive round shape, detailed ridged structure, and fleshy tissue. 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