Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral

Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements

Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral with a Ricordea form. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral suits reef keepers seeking a soft coral for lower, more protected areas of the aquarium. Its care profile is beginner to moderate, with straightforward placement, gentle flow, and gradual light acclimation.

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. Begin under gentler light and increase exposure gradually, avoiding abrupt lighting changes that can keep the disc from expanding normally.

Flow

Use low, indirect flow. Position it away from direct current so the disc can expand normally rather than being continually pushed or folded.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Acclimate gradually to its chosen light level and avoid locations exposed to strong direct flow.

Temperament

Keep reasonable space from nearby corals. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but they can spread over surrounding rockwork and may eventually occupy available space.

Feeding

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

General Care

Maintain stable aquarium conditions and observe expansion after placement or adjustment. Avoid sudden lighting increases, and redirect flow if the disc remains compressed, folded, or unable to expand normally. Allow time to settle before making repeated changes.

Give it protected placement, gentle flow, and time to settle.