Pinky Ricordea Mushroom Coral

Pinky Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements

Pinky Ricordea Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral with a beginner-to-moderate care profile. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral suits reef keepers looking for a soft coral that can be kept in lower, more protected areas of the aquascape. Its care approach centers on gentle flow, measured lighting, and stable conditions.

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. Acclimate gradually to any lighting increase, as abrupt changes can stress the coral and affect normal disc expansion.

Flow

Provide low, indirect flow. Avoid strong direct current, which can keep the disc from expanding normally and make placement less suitable.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or protected rockwork. Choose a location with gentle indirect movement, then allow time to settle before making frequent placement changes.

Temperament

Keep it with peaceful neighbors and leave room for spreading. This mushroom coral is generally peaceful, but its ability to spread can bring it into contact with nearby corals over time.

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 adjustments. Make lighting and flow changes gradually, avoid direct flow, and reassess placement if the coral does not expand normally.

Start with a protected location and adjust only after observing its response.