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It is recommended to let them settle out on bits of rubble first and then place them in the tank. This soft coral contains zooxanthallae that provides nutrients for it, but its diet can be supplemented with phytoplankton and other available coral foods on the market. However the art of placing them in a tank can be difficult as they have the ability to release their foot and float around, selecting locations on their own. Ricordeas should be placed in areas of low flow, but where they will have moderate to intense light. These mushrooms both have unique, small, rounded tentacles and come in a rainbow of colors. The Yuma Mushrooms are native to the Indo-Pacific, while the Florida Ricordea are native to the Caribbean, but aquacultured varieties are available. Both of these species are bottom dwelling and are sometimes referred to as flower mushroom corals or disc anemones. Ricordea Mushrooms (Ricordea sp.)This genus of mushrooms contains 2 species- the Ricordea yuma and Ricordea florida. As they do produce mucus, mushrooms should be handled with care, making sure not to touch eyes, mouth, or any other sensitive body parts as they can cause allergic reactions, in both humans and household pets. After they are dipped, drip acclimate them to allow them to get used to the aquarium’s water parameters. Prior to adding them to a tank, make sure to dip them so there are no unwanted pests being introduced to the tank. They contain symbiotic algae called zooxanthallae that provide them with a food source, but they can also be fed with a variety of foods from pellets to meaty foods and even powdered coral food. They will thrive in a variety of light and flow conditions and are very forgiving. Mushrooms can be found all around the world, from Florida to the Indo-Pacific, but due to their prolific nature and the ease to which they can be propagated, they are a commonly aquacultured species, especially among hobbyists. The care needed to keep them alive is limited and they tend to thrive in all types of tanks. There are three groups of mushrooms commonly available on the market- Ricordea, Discosoma, and Rhodactis. Some mushrooms are hardy and can take over a tank, while others are considered designer and are very slow growing.

Considered a soft coral, “mushrooms” are a type of coral that can attract both beginning and experienced reefers.