Ricordea florida (Green-Blue) | T

Ricordea florida (Green-Blue) is a captivating soft coral known for its bright green and blue colours and distinctive bubble-like polyps. This Tiny Tank-Bred specimen is perfect for hobbyists seeking to add vibrant texture and movement to their marine reef aquariums.

Lighting Requirements: Moderate lighting is ideal. Ricordea florida thrives under LED or T5 lighting setups that provide sufficient PAR without intense direct light, which can cause bleaching.

Water Flow: Provide low to moderate water flow to ensure the polyps gently sway without being damaged by strong currents. This promotes healthy growth and polyp extension.

Placement: Position this coral on rockwork or substrate in areas with moderate light and flow. Allow adequate spacing from aggressive neighbours to prevent stinging or overgrowth.

Care Level: Suitable for beginner to intermediate reef keepers. Maintain stable water parameters with regular monitoring of salinity, temperature, and nutrients.

Reef Compatibility: Yes, with adequate spacing. Ricordea florida is generally peaceful but can extend sweeper tentacles, so avoid close proximity to sensitive corals.

Diet: Primarily photosynthetic via symbiotic zooxanthellae, but benefits from occasional feeding of microplankton or coral-specific liquid foods.

Additional Notes: This Tiny variant is ideal for smaller tanks or nano reefs. Tank-Bred specimens tend to acclimate well and display robust health.