- Name:
Jawbreaker Ricordea
- Family: Ricordeidae
- Species: Mushroom Ricordea
- Scientific Name: Ricordea sp
General info about Jawbreaker 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.
As for the Jawbreaker Ricordea, they are predominantly colored yellow and orange. This are the water parameters for cultivating Jawbreaker 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
Jawbreaker Ricordea Diet & Nutrition
In the wild, Jawbreaker 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 Jawbreaker Ricordea
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Jawbreaker Ricordea. They must be set at the botoom of the tank to simulate their natural wild environment.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Jawbreaker Ricordea
The Jawbreaker Ricordea requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.
Jawbreaker Ricordea Origin
The Jawbreaker Ricordea can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
Caution Should be Taken with Jawbreaker Ricordea
The Jawbreaker Ricordea has a semi-aggressive behaviour. Proper spacing must be observed in relation to other coral species in the tank.
How to Acclimate Jawbreaker Ricordea
The Jawbreaker Ricordea is a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Jawbreaker Ricordea
The Jawbreaker Ricordea has long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.
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Jawbreaker 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. As for the Jawbreaker Ricordea, they are predominantly colored yellow and orange. This are the water parameters for cultivating Jawbreaker Ricordea:
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