Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral

Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral - Care Requirements

Royal Ricordea Mushroom Coral is a mushroom-type soft coral suited to low-flow reef areas. This WYSIWYG mushroom coral offers a practical soft-coral option for reef keepers seeking simple placement and adaptable care. Its care profile fits beginner to moderate experience levels when introduced gradually and given a protected location.

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. Start in gentler light and increase exposure slowly, since abrupt lighting increases can stress the coral.

Flow

Use low, indirect flow. Water movement should be gentle enough to allow the disc to expand normally rather than receiving a direct stream.

Placement

Place it in lower reef areas or on protected rockwork. Acclimate gradually to its final lighting and flow conditions before making major placement changes.

Temperament

It is generally peaceful, but allow room for it to spread over time. Avoid crowding neighboring corals as its footprint expands across nearby rockwork.

Feeding

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

General Care

Maintain stable reef conditions and observe disc expansion after introduction or relocation. Avoid abrupt changes in lighting, and redirect any flow that keeps the disc from opening normally. Make adjustments gradually and give the coral time to respond.

A protected, low-flow placement helps this mushroom coral settle in well.