Green Ricordea Mushroom Coral

Green Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements

Green Ricordea Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral suited to lower-flow reef areas. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral is a practical choice for reef keepers seeking a green soft coral with straightforward placement needs. Its care profile fits nano reefs and larger systems when given stable conditions and room to settle.

This is a WYSIWYG coral, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.

Quick Care Summary

• Lighting: Low to moderate lighting
• Flow: Low, indirect flow
• Placement: Lower reef areas or protected rockwork
• Temperament: Generally peaceful but can spread
• Care Level: Beginner to Moderate

Lighting

Provide low to moderate lighting. Begin in gentler light and avoid abrupt increases, allowing the coral time to adjust before moving it brighter.

Flow

Use low, indirect water flow. Direct or strong flow can keep the disc from expanding normally, so aim for gentle movement rather than a focused stream.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or protected rockwork. Start with a sheltered position, then observe expansion before making any gradual placement changes.

Temperament

Keep it with appropriate space from nearby corals. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but they can spread over adjacent rockwork as they establish.

Feeding

Feeding is usually optional. It may accept occasional small foods, but stable conditions and suitable light and flow remain the primary care priorities.

General Care

Maintain stable aquarium conditions and watch for normal disc expansion after introduction. Acclimate gradually to light and flow, avoid sudden environmental changes, and reposition only if the coral remains exposed to direct current.

Give it gentle flow, measured light changes, and room to spread.