Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral

Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements

Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral with a distinctive textured disc. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral suits reef keepers seeking a soft coral with straightforward placement and adaptable care. Its disc should be allowed to expand naturally in a protected area of the aquarium.

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 brighter conditions, as abrupt lighting increases can stress this mushroom-type soft coral.

Flow

Use low, indirect flow. Gentle movement helps keep the disc clear without blasting it or preventing normal expansion.

Placement

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

Temperament

Allow room for future spread. It is generally peaceful, but mushroom corals can expand across nearby rockwork and may crowd neighboring corals over time.

Feeding

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

General Care

Maintain stable aquarium conditions and observe the disc for normal expansion. Avoid sudden changes in lighting or water movement, especially direct flow that causes the coral to stay contracted or folded.

Give it gentle conditions, room to spread, and time to settle in.