Orange Ricordea Mushroom Coral

Orange Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements

Orange Ricordea Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral suited to lower-flow reef areas. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral offers orange coloration and glowing centers in a compact soft-coral form. Its placement needs and straightforward care profile make it a practical choice for nano reefs and established reef tanks.

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

Use low to moderate lighting. Start with gentler exposure and avoid abrupt increases, which can keep the disc from expanding normally.

Flow

Provide low, indirect flow. Position it away from direct currents so the disc can expand without being pushed or folded.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or protected rockwork. Acclimate gradually to its chosen light level and observe disc expansion after placement.

Temperament

Keep it spaced from nearby corals as it grows or spreads. It is generally peaceful, but allowing room helps prevent unwanted contact with neighboring 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 reef conditions and watch for normal disc expansion. Adjust placement if direct flow or a sudden lighting change causes the disc to stay contracted. Introduce it gradually and give it room to settle before making further changes.

Allow time to settle, then maintain consistent light and gentle indirect flow.