Orange Ricordea Mushroom Coral

Orange Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements

Orange Ricordea Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral suited to low- to moderate-light reef aquariums. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral offers orange coloration and a textured, bubble-like disc appearance. Its beginner-to-moderate care profile and compact placement needs make it a practical option for nano reefs or larger systems.

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 any lighting increase, as abrupt changes can stress the coral and limit normal disc expansion.

Flow

Use low, indirect water flow. Avoid strong or direct current, which can keep the disc from expanding normally.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Start in a sheltered location and allow time to adjust before moving it.

Temperament

Keep space around it as it settles and spreads. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but expansion can bring them into contact with nearby corals.

Feeding

Feeding is usually optional. It may accept occasional small foods, but stable conditions and appropriate placement remain the main priorities.

General Care

Maintain stable aquarium conditions and observe disc expansion after introduction or changes in light and flow. If it remains tightly contracted, reassess placement and reduce direct current or sudden lighting exposure.

Give it a protected spot and let it adjust at its own pace.