{"product_id":"long-polyp-green-toadstool-leather-coral","title":"Long Polyp Green Toadstool Leather Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long Polyp Green Toadstool (Not Weeping Willow)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium\/Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frag plug\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSinularia Leather Coral Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sinularia Leather Coral is a popular choice among reef enthusiasts, known for its unique finger-like branches and hardy nature. 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