Quite a lot goes into how we go about shooting the corals and anemones you see on Tidal Gardens. The images were taken with a Canon 5D mk II and 100mm macro lens under T5 Fluorescent lighting. Please take a moment to review our Acclimation Guide. Proper acclimation is extremely important considering the stress imposed on the animals by the shipping process. It is reasonable to believe that a sustainable harvest can be achieved in time. Good luck and enjoy them Ricordeas are great corals for mixed reefs. When they are looking for more light you will see them stretching and reaching for it. Sometimes putting a newer rc in very dim light lets them adjust slowly.

This genus for the most part has been propagated extensively in captivity and is an excellent candidate for aquaculture. Depending on the type of rc (yuma/florida) it may be moving or adjusting to its new environment. They can be fed small morsels of food however and may benefit from regular feeding. Ricordea derives much of its energy from the products of their zooxanthellae. Other photos are examples of a grown-out piece. If a Ricordea florida polyp detaches from its substrate, place it in a low flow area of the aquarium with some rubble and it will reattach on its own. 1st photo is of the WYSIWYG coral on a standard 3/4 Alternative Reef frag plug. Too much flow could cause this particular species to become stressed and not extend fully or blow around the tank. We recommend keeping the mushrooms in a relatively low flow area of the reef display. Lighting is a loaded topic, so for a more in-depth discussion of lighting, please see our Deep Dive article. In some cases, it may extend more readily under subdued lighting, however it may display more attractive colors when placed under stronger lighting. It can be kept under normal output fluorescents without much difficulty. Ricordea mushrooms do not require as much light as some other corals. Its nice and great color just wish it was a little bigger but for the price its a great piece to add!!Īll the ricordias I ordered had great color! I would order again.Ricordea florida are Caribbean mushroom corallimorphs and tend to be hardier than their Pacific cousins (Ricordea yuma). The color was very deep orange and beautiful. This arrived in great shape! It was about 1.5” across. This mushroom arrived smaller-than-expected but they sent me to so I can sit at still a bonus Ricordea Mushrooms prefer attaching to rocks. If your Ricordea gets too much light and/or water movement, it will just detach and float around the tank until it finds a more suitable home. Ricordea mushrooms also prefer low to moderate light. A little small (dime size or slightly larger), but received two for the price of one. Low to moderate water flow is preferred - they do not like heavy water movement. Very bright colors, opened within hour of being in my tank. I’m hoping I can glue him to a rock next week. It didn’t have a rock attached (I knew this when I bought it), so I put him in a teeny medicine cup with some coarse sand. Under my blue lights, it is the color of an orange highlighter. Zooplankton or phytoplankton will do the trick. Keep them healthy with supplemental feedings.Water temperature should be around 75 to 80 degrees.Water flow should also be kept at low to moderate.Ricordea require low to moderate lighting – try T5 lights or led.Following are some tips to help you with caring or your ricordea mushroom coral: Just make sure you have your tank setup correctly and they will thrive. Ricordea Mushroom care is pretty straightforward and they will require minimal care once they are placed in your saltwater aquarium. Florida Ricordea are pretty hardy and they can be fragged. They are considered semi-aggressive, so when you placing them in your tank, don’t put them too close to other types of coral – basically give them some breathing room and some space to grow into. These Orange Ricordea Mushroom for sale are 1” in diameter or more and their bodies are covered in small bubble tentacles. Sadly our photo doesn’t do it justice, however our reviews confirm the color is fantastic! Whether you are a beginner or seasoned aquarist, these will be perfect additions to your saltwater tank. They even come with shades of purple and blue. Orange ricordea are one of the most popular colors of Florida Ricordea due to their vibrant color. Seriously everyone loves orange, and our orange ricordea are straight from the beautiful waters of the Caribbean.

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