Nuclear Florida Ricordea

About this coral

ASD Nuclear Florida Ricordea is a named Florida Ricordea mushroom coral, a photosynthetic corallimorph kept for its soft, fleshy appearance and compact presence in a reef aquarium. The shop name identifies a color morph, but does not by itself establish specific color details or other variety traits. Ricordea are commonly considered approachable corals for newer reef keepers; stable conditions and appropriate placement remain important. The care notes below are general guidance for Florida Ricordea, not a documented care sheet for this particular named morph.

Features:

• A mushroom-type coral that can add variety to a reef aquarium without the hard, branching structure of many stony corals.
• Photosynthetic, so aquarium lighting supports its energy needs; acclimate it gradually when introducing it to a different light level.
• Generally does best in gentle to moderate water movement. Avoid placing it where strong, direct flow continually pushes or folds its tissue.
• Can be placed on stable rock or rubble where it has room to expand. Leave space from neighboring corals, as close contact may cause competition or irritation.
• Often regarded as a beginner-friendly coral, but monitor its response to lighting, flow and changes in water quality rather than relying on the named morph for care differences.

Specifications:

• Coral group: Florida Ricordea mushroom coral (Ricordea florida); group-level identification, not a verified morph-specific description.
• Care level: Generally considered suitable for beginners; maintain stable reef conditions.
• Lighting: Low to moderate is a cautious starting range; acclimate gradually and observe the coral's response.
• Water flow: Gentle to moderate, indirect flow.
• Placement: Stable rock or rubble with room around it; avoid strong direct current.
• Diet: Photosynthetic. May also accept small meaty aquarium foods, but supplemental feeding is not a substitute for suitable lighting and water quality.
• General reef water guidance: Use stable, reef-appropriate temperature, salinity, pH and alkalinity. No morph-specific target values are established by the product name.