Ricordea Florida

Ricordea florida

Animalia›Cnidaria›Anthozoa›Ricordeidae

📍 Caribbean Sea & Florida Keys

Colourful mushroom coral covered in bumpy vesicles in shades of green, orange, and blue. Slower-growing than regular mushrooms. Hardy and great for beginners.

Size2"

Min Tank30g

peaceful

Zoneall

Tank Mates

Ocellaris Clownfish

Compatible reef fish that won't harm corals and add activity to the tank

excellent

Neon Goby

Small, peaceful fish that won't disturb Ricordea and help maintain tank cleanliness

excellent

Cleaner Shrimp

Beneficial invertebrate that maintains water quality without harming corals

good

Astrea Snail

Algae-eating snail that helps maintain tank health without bothering corals

excellent

Ricordea Yuma

Compatible coral species with similar care requirements and peaceful coexistence

good

Common Diseases

Coral Bleaching

Symptoms

Loss of color, polyps appear pale or white, reduced feeding response

Treatment

Improve lighting intensity and spectrum, check water parameters (temperature 23-28°C, salinity 1.023-1.025), increase water flow, and reduce stressors

Brown Jelly Disease

Symptoms

Brown mucus-like film covering polyps, rapid tissue recession, foul odor

Treatment

Isolate affected coral, perform 50% water change, remove affected tissue with clean tools, treat with antibiotic dips if severe, improve water quality and flow

Polyp Recession

Symptoms

Polyps fail to extend, gradual shrinking of coral tissue, reduced responsiveness

Treatment

Check water parameters, improve lighting (8-10 hours daily), increase feeding frequency, ensure adequate calcium and trace elements, reduce aggressive water flow