Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral

Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements

Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral suited to beginner-to-moderate reef care. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral offers a practical soft-coral choice for reef aquariums, with care centered on gentle conditions, protected placement, and gradual adjustment to its lighting and flow environment.

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 a mushroom coral.

Flow

Use low, indirect water flow. Avoid strong direct flow, which can keep the coral’s disc from expanding normally.

Placement

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

Temperament

Allow room for it to spread over time. It is generally peaceful, but nearby corals should have space so expansion does not create unwanted contact.

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 the coral’s disc expansion after placement or adjustments. Make changes gradually, particularly with lighting and flow, and avoid directing circulation at the coral. This care profile ranges from beginner to moderate.

Give it gentle conditions and space to settle before making further adjustments.