Green Ricordea Mushroom Coral

Green Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements

Green Ricordea Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral suited to low-flow reef areas. This green mushroom coral is offered as a WYSIWYG piece, so the photographed specimen is the one you receive. Its beginner-to-moderate care profile makes it a practical choice for reef keepers building a soft-coral collection.

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 a mushroom coral and limit normal expansion.

Flow

Use low, indirect flow. Gentle movement helps keep the area clean without blasting the disc or preventing it from expanding normally.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Choose a sheltered location and allow time to settle after introduction before making placement changes.

Temperament

Keep it with adequate room to spread. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but expansion over nearby surfaces can bring them into contact with neighboring corals.

Feeding

Feeding is usually optional. It may accept occasional small foods, but stable conditions and appropriate lighting remain the foundation of care.

General Care

Maintain stable aquarium conditions and observe disc expansion after acclimation. Avoid sudden changes in lighting or water movement, especially direct flow. If it remains contracted, reassess placement and allow it time to adjust rather than making repeated rapid changes.

A sheltered placement and gradual acclimation support dependable long-term care.