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 is offered as the pictured specimen and fits reef aquariums needing a soft coral with low to moderate light and gentle circulation. Its care profile ranges from beginner to moderate.

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 avoid abrupt light increases, and watch for the disc to remain comfortably expanded.

Flow

Use low, indirect flow. Avoid strong direct current, which can keep the disc from expanding normally and may cause the coral to remain contracted.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or protected rockwork. Begin in a sheltered location, then adjust only gradually if its expansion suggests the placement needs refinement.

Temperament

Keep reasonable space around it as it settles and spreads. Mushroom corals are generally peaceful, but spreading can bring them into contact with neighboring corals over time.

Feeding

Feeding is usually optional. It may accept occasional small foods, but stable conditions and appropriate placement remain the main care priorities.

General Care

Maintain stable reef conditions and observe expansion after placement or changes in lighting and flow. Make adjustments gradually rather than moving it repeatedly, especially if the disc stays contracted or receives direct current.

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