Ricordea florida (Orange-Red) – Grade A Tiny Tank-Bred Coral is a captivating soft coral prized for its bright orange-red coloration and distinctive bubble-like polyps. This Grade A specimen is tank-bred, ensuring hardiness and sustainability for your marine aquarium.
Lighting Requirements: Moderate lighting is ideal for Ricordea florida, such as LED or T5 lighting systems providing a PAR range of approximately 50-100. Avoid intense direct light to prevent bleaching.
Water Flow: Moderate, indirect water flow is preferred to keep the polyps gently swaying without causing tissue damage or excessive debris accumulation.
Placement: Position this coral on rockwork or substrate in a low to mid-level area of the tank. Ensure adequate spacing from neighbouring corals to prevent aggressive interactions and allow for healthy growth.
Care Level: Suitable for hobbyists with some experience in coral husbandry. Ricordea florida is relatively hardy but benefits from stable water parameters and regular maintenance.
Diet: Primarily photosynthetic via symbiotic zooxanthellae, but will also benefit from occasional feeding of microplankton or coral-specific liquid foods.
Compatibility & Reef Safety: Yes, with adequate spacing. This coral is reef safe but can be sensitive to aggressive neighbours.
Minimum Tank Size: Recommended for tanks 60 litres and above to maintain stable water quality and environment.
Origin: Not Provided (tank-bred specimen)
Maximum Size: Typically grows to around 5cm in diameter per polyp, with colonies expanding over time.
Enhance your reef display with this stunning Ricordea florida coral, a vibrant and manageable addition to any marine aquarium.
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