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