Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral

Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements

Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral suited to lower-flow reef areas. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral offers a fleshy coral option for reef aquariums, with care centered on gentle conditions, thoughtful placement, and stable husbandry. Its soft-coral profile makes it appropriate for beginner to moderate-level keepers.

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, as abrupt lighting changes can stress a mushroom coral.

Flow

Use low, indirect water flow. Avoid strong direct flow, which can keep the 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

Keep it with space to spread over time. It is generally peaceful, but its ability to spread should be considered when planning nearby corals and rockwork.

Feeding

Feeding is usually optional. It may accept occasional small foods, but stable conditions and appropriate light and flow remain the primary focus.

General Care

Maintain stable aquarium conditions and watch for normal disc expansion after introduction. Make changes gradually, especially with lighting and placement, and redirect flow if the coral remains compressed or cannot expand comfortably.

Give it gentle flow, gradual acclimation, and room to spread.