Ricordea
Genus
A mushroom coral relative with cute colorful bubble-like tentacles. Extremely collectible.
Names & Synonyms
- CommonRicordea
- Commonリコーデア
Overview
Ricordea yuma (family Ricordeidae, order Corallimorpharia) is a mushroom anemone inhabiting shallow Indo-Pacific reefs. Single disc-shaped polyps grow 5–15 cm across, their surface covered with densely packed vesicle-tipped tentacles. The color palette is extraordinary—blue, green, orange, purple, and pink fluorescence makes high-grade specimens among the most visually striking invertebrates available to reef hobbyists, particularly the multicolored forms marketed as 'Hawaiian Ricordea.' Care is beginner-friendly: moderate lighting (80–200 PAR) and gentle to moderate flow are sufficient, with stable water (24–27°C, KH 8–10) completing the requirements. New arrivals should be acclimated to light gradually. Propagation by bisection is reliable and results in two viable specimens. Ricordea yuma is notably hardier than its Caribbean relative R. florida.
Care Specifications
| Temperature | 24〜27℃ |
|---|---|
| Specific gravity | 1.023〜1.025 |
| Salinity | 33〜35 ppt |
| KH (carbonate hardness) | 8〜12 dKH |
| Lighting | Medium |
| Water flow | Low |
| Placement | Bottom |
Care Points
- Lighting—Grows in medium light
- Flow—Low to medium flow
- Propagation—Reproduces by splitting. Can also be cut
- Notes—Many color variations, ideal for collectors
Regulatory & Conservation
- Notes:
- イソギンチャクモドキ目(Ricordea, Corallimorpharia)。CITES 非掲載。
Sources
- AlgaeBarn: Water Parameters 101(careSpec)
- DOC NZ / CITES-listed corals(Corallimorpharia 非掲載)(regulatory)
- Wikipedia(detail)
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