Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral

Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements

Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral suited to reef aquarium displays. This WYSIWYG mushroom soft coral offers a practical choice for reef keepers seeking a Ricordea with beginner-to-moderate care needs. Its care profile favors gentle conditions and placement away from intense circulation.

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 lighting change, since abrupt increases can stress the coral and limit normal disc expansion.

Flow

Use low, indirect flow. Position it where water movement is gentle enough for the disc to expand normally rather than being hit by a direct stream.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Start in a sheltered location and adjust only after observing consistent expansion under its new conditions.

Temperament

It is generally peaceful, but allow room for it to spread over time. Avoid crowding nearby corals so its placement remains manageable as it establishes.

Feeding

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

General Care

Maintain stable aquarium conditions and observe disc expansion after placement or changes in lighting and flow. Avoid sudden adjustments, especially stronger lighting or direct circulation, and give the coral time to settle before moving it again.

A sheltered placement and gradual acclimation support reliable day-to-day care.