Ricordea florida (Rainbow) is a popular soft coral known for its brilliant colours and unique bubble-like polyps. This Tank-Bred small frag offers a splash of vibrant hues, making it an excellent addition to any marine reef aquarium.
Care Level: Easy to moderate, suitable for hobbyists with some reef experience.
Lighting: Moderate lighting is ideal to maintain the coral’s vivid colours without causing bleaching. LED or T5 lighting systems are recommended.
Water Flow: Provide gentle to moderate water flow to ensure proper gas exchange and nutrient delivery without damaging the delicate polyps.
Placement: Position the frag on rockwork or substrate where it can receive indirect light and moderate flow. Allow adequate spacing from aggressive corals to prevent stinging or overgrowth.
Diet: Primarily photosynthetic via symbiotic zooxanthellae, but benefits from occasional target feeding of microplankton or coral foods.
Reef Compatibility: Yes, with adequate spacing from neighbouring corals to avoid conflict.
Origin: Tank-Bred in controlled aquaculture facilities, ensuring sustainability and disease-free stock.
Maximum Size: Typically grows up to 10 cm in diameter under optimal conditions.
Ricordea florida (Rainbow) is a resilient and visually stunning coral that enhances the biodiversity and aesthetics of reef tanks. Its Tank-Bred origin supports sustainable marine aquarium keeping.
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