Pinky Ricordea Mushroom Coral

Pinky Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements

Pinky Ricordea Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral is suited to reef tanks needing a soft-coral option with a fleshy disc form. Its care profile favors gentle conditions and a protected location, making 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 any increase in intensity, since abrupt lighting changes can stress the coral and affect normal disc expansion.

Flow

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

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or protected rockwork. Start in a sheltered spot and adjust only after observing normal expansion under its new lighting and flow.

Temperament

Keep it with room to spread. This mushroom coral is generally peaceful, but it can expand into nearby space over time, so avoid crowding 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 aquarium conditions and watch for normal disc expansion after introduction. Make changes gradually, especially when adjusting lighting or flow. If the disc stays contracted, assess whether the location is receiving too much direct current or a sudden increase in light.

Give it gentle flow, gradual acclimation, and space to settle.