Ricordea Florida
Ricordea floridaDuchassaing & Michelotti, 1860Species
A Caribbean mushroom anemone with densely packed bubble polyps. Extremely beautiful fluorescent colors.
Names & Synonyms
- CommonRicordea Florida
- Commonリコーディア・フロリダ
- SynonymCorynactis bahamensis
- SynonymHeteranthus floridus
- SynonymRicordia florida
Overview
Ricordea florida (family Ricordeidae, order Corallimorpharia) is a solitary mushroom anemone native to the reefs of the Caribbean and the Florida coast. Compact disc-shaped polyps 3–8 cm in diameter are covered with small, bumpy vesicle tentacles. Though smaller than its Indo-Pacific relative R. yuma, R. florida compensates with extraordinary color variety—vivid orange, green, blue, purple, and multicolored morphs, with rare patterns commanding premium collector prices. Care is beginner-accessible: low to moderate lighting (50–150 PAR) and gentle flow are sufficient. Water temperature should be kept slightly cooler than typical tropical reefs (22–26°C), reflecting the species' Caribbean origin; KH 8–10 is appropriate. Growth is slow, and propagation by bisection is possible though recovery may be slower than R. yuma. Optional feeding with fine foods 1–2 times weekly enhances coloration. The uniquely Caribbean color palette and collectible nature of R. florida maintain its strong popularity among corallimorpharian enthusiasts.
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—Low to medium light
- Flow—Low flow
- Propagation—Naturally propagates by division
- Notes—Multicolor specimens trade at high prices
Regulatory & Conservation
- Notes:
- イソギンチャクモドキ目(Ricordea florida, Corallimorpharia)。CITES 非掲載。
Sources
- AlgaeBarn: Water Parameters 101(careSpec)
- DOC NZ / CITES-listed corals(Corallimorpharia 非掲載)(regulatory)
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