ricodea polyps

[amyrosea]

I just bought 30 pounds of live rock that came with 2 free ricordea polyps. I've never delt with them before and I just want to know what kind of lighting and water they need. Thanks!

 

[don berry]

Just like all types of corals they need excellent water quality to thrive. Ricordea are actually a type of mushroom, but tend to need a little more light then regular mushrooms need. I don't know what type of lighting you have, but they aren't considered difficult corals to keep.

 

[m1rodrig]

Are you talking about ricordea mushroom?If so they do well in low to medium light and are very hardy.They will eventually multiply in good water.

 

[nm reef]

I've had a nice ricordia for a long time now and it is a hardy easy to keep coral. As stated they do need stable conditions...plus a wide range of light will work. Mine seems tp prefer moderate light and current. Too much light and they seem to withdraw a bit.......below is a old pic of mine. It has since split several times.

 

[goofyreefer]

I would try to do a search at GARF>org and see what they say about them.