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General information – The Ricordea Mushroom is one of the easiest corals to keep, this soft coral thrive in most aquariums. It shares some similarities to stony corals. It is found in a variety of color forms, but green is the most common. Ricordea Mushroom reproduces by longitudinal fission. Common Name – Ricorde, Ricordea Mushroom Scientific Name - Ricordea Mushroom Family - Corallimorphidae Origin - Indo-Pacific Photo by: KAISER_T
Nutrition – Direct feeding is not necessary but it may enhance growth. The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provide the majority of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. It also eats plankton and smaller invertebrates such as tiny crustaceans. Behavior - Semi-aggressive, requires adequate space between itself and other corals. Maintenance and care – Easy to keep, excellent soft corals for beginnersIn order to promote the best expansion the Ricordea Mushroom will need indirect lighting and low water movement. Iodine and Trace elements are essential. Water Parameters – Temperature: 72F-78F; Specific Gravity 1.023-1.026; PH 8.1-8.4 Lighting- low- medium Water flow- low water movement
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