Ricordea mushroom
Ricordea sp.
CoralMarine
Ricordea is a soft coral of the family Ricordeidae. It forms colonies of fleshy disc-shaped polyps, often with fluorescent colors. Native to the Caribbean, it attaches to rocks. It is a hardy and easy-to-keep coral.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| GH | 8–12 |
| KH | 8–12 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 10 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.1 |
Care
Difficulty2/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank50 L
Min. group1
Adult size10 cm
Lifespan5 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
Care notes
Keep in a reef tank with moderate to intense lighting and low to moderate flow. Avoid high nitrate and phosphate levels. Supplemental feeding of plankton is beneficial.