Lime Ricordea Mushroom Coral

Lime Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements

Lime Ricordea Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral with a lime appearance. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral is suited to reef keepers seeking a soft coral for lower areas or sheltered rockwork. Its care profile favors gentle conditions and makes it appropriate for beginner to moderate experience levels.

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 avoid abrupt lighting increases, then watch for normal disc expansion as it settles into its chosen area.

Flow

Use low, indirect water flow. Avoid strong direct flow, which can keep the disc from expanding normally and prevent the coral from settling comfortably.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or protected rockwork. Give it time to adjust after placement, and make lighting or flow changes gradually rather than all at once.

Temperament

Keep it with adequate room to spread. It is generally peaceful, but mushroom corals can expand beyond their original placement and may eventually crowd nearby corals.

Feeding

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

General Care

Maintain stable reef conditions and observe disc expansion after introduction or any adjustment. If it remains contracted, review whether lighting changed too quickly or flow is reaching it too directly. Make corrections gradually and allow time for it to respond.

Choose a protected location and let this mushroom coral settle gradually.