Green Ricordea Mushroom Coral

Green Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements

Green Ricordea Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral suited to low- to moderate-light reef displays. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral offers a green appearance for reef keepers seeking a soft coral with straightforward placement and adaptable care. Its disc-like form is best appreciated where it can expand without excessive current.

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. Acclimate gradually to brighter conditions, as abrupt lighting increases can stress the coral and limit normal expansion.

Flow

Use low, indirect flow. Position it away from direct output so the disc can expand normally rather than being continually pushed or folded.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Start in a sheltered location and adjust only after observing consistent expansion under its new lighting and flow.

Temperament

Keep reasonable space from nearby corals. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but they can spread over surrounding rockwork and eventually encroach on close neighbors.

Feeding

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

General Care

Maintain stable aquarium conditions and observe the disc regularly for normal expansion. Avoid sudden changes in lighting or flow, especially strong direct current. Give the coral time to settle after placement before making repeated adjustments.

A sheltered placement helps this mushroom coral settle and expand naturally.