• Name:

    Flame Shroom Ricordea

  • Family: Ricordeidae
  • Species: Mushroom Ricordea
  • Scientific Name: Ricordea sp
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General info about Flame Shroom Ricordea

In general, mushroom corals coming from the genus Ricordea have small and rounded body with berry shaped tentacles. Both sides of the Ricordea Mushroom Corals are functional where the bottom part acts as a locomotive mechanism while the top portion acts as a mouth.

This are the water parameters for cultivating Flame Shroom Ricordea: 

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 2.86 - 4.29 MEQ/L (8 - 12 dKH)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 72° - 78° F (22° - 26° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
  • pH: 8.1 - 8.4

Flame Shroom Ricordea Diet & Nutrition

In the wild, Flame Shroom Ricordea has developed a symbiotic feeding relationship with marine algae called zooxanthellae that is living within their tissues. But in captivity, you have to feed them with nanoplankton and you may add dissolved organics in the water.

Fragging / Propagating Flame Shroom Ricordea

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Flame Shroom Ricordea. They must be set at the botoom of the tank to simulate their natural wild environment.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Flame Shroom Ricordea

The Flame Shroom Ricordea requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.

Flame Shroom Ricordea Origin

The Flame Shroom Ricordea can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.

Caution Should be Taken with Flame Shroom Ricordea

The Flame Shroom Ricordea has a semi-aggressive behaviour. Proper spacing must be observed in relation to other coral species in the tank.

How to Acclimate Flame Shroom Ricordea

The Flame Shroom Ricordea is a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

Stinging Tentacles on Flame Shroom Ricordea

The Flame Shroom Ricordea has long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.

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Flame Shroom Ricordea Mushroom Ricordea Ricordeidae Ricordea sp

In general, mushroom corals coming from the genus Ricordea have small and rounded body with berry shaped tentacles. Both sides of the Ricordea Mushroom Corals are functional where the bottom part acts as a locomotive mechanism while the top portion acts as a mouth.

This are the water parameters for cultivating Flame Shroom Ricordea: 

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 2.86 - 4.29 MEQ/L (8 - 12 dKH)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 72° - 78° F (22° - 26° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
  • pH: 8.1 - 8.4
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