Orange Ricordea Mushroom Coral

Orange Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements

Orange Ricordea Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral suited to reef aquariums. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral is an approachable choice for reef keepers seeking a soft coral with straightforward placement and care needs. Its mushroom form fits well in nano reefs or larger established displays.

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 increase in intensity, as abrupt lighting changes can stress the coral and limit normal expansion.

Flow

Use low, indirect flow. Position it where water movement is gentle rather than direct, allowing the disc to expand normally without being pushed or folded.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or protected rockwork. Start in a sheltered location and adjust gradually only after observing consistent, normal disc expansion.

Temperament

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

Feeding

Feeding is usually optional. It may accept occasional small foods, but stable conditions and suitable placement remain the priority.

General Care

Maintain stable aquarium conditions and observe disc expansion after introduction or placement changes. Avoid abrupt lighting increases and direct flow, and give the coral time to settle before making further adjustments.

Give it gentle conditions and space to settle into its chosen rockwork.