Description
Ricordea Mushroom – Ricordea florida
Ricordea florida, known as the Ricordea Mushroom, is a colorful and fleshy soft coral prized for its unique texture and intense coloration. Native to the Caribbean and surrounding regions, it adds vibrant contrast and natural elegance to reef aquariums of all sizes.
- Lighting: Low to moderate (50–150 PAR)
- Flow: Low to moderate, avoid direct high flow
- Placement: Bottom to middle of the tank, on rock or substrate
- Temperature: 76–82°F (24–28°C)
- Salinity: 1.024–1.026 SG
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH
- Calcium: 400–450 ppm
- Magnesium: 1200–1400 ppm
- Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic; accepts occasional feedings of microplankton or coral foods
- Aggression: Low
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Care Level: Easy
- Compatibility: Peaceful and ideal for nano to large reef tanks
