Orange Ricordea Mushroom Coral

Orange Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements

Orange Ricordea Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral suited to lower-light reef areas. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral is offered as the pictured specimen and fits reef tanks needing a soft coral with low to moderate light and gentle water movement. Its care needs range from beginner to moderate.

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, since abrupt lighting changes can stress the coral.

Flow

Use low, indirect flow. Water movement should be gentle enough for the disc to expand normally rather than being held closed by direct current.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or protected rockwork. Start in a sheltered position and adjust slowly only after observing consistent expansion.

Temperament

Keep reasonable space around it. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but they can spread and may eventually occupy nearby rockwork.

Feeding

Feeding is usually optional. Occasional small foods may be accepted, but stable conditions and appropriate placement remain the main priorities.

General Care

Maintain stable reef conditions and watch for normal disc expansion after placement. Avoid abrupt lighting increases and direct flow, then make changes gradually if the coral remains contracted or does not settle in.

Give this mushroom coral space and gentle conditions to settle.