Buyer question
How big does a Ricordea coral get?
Our Animal Library lists the Ricordea coral at polyps 1–2 in, colonies spread (adult size).
Source: the Ricordea coral page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Ricordea coral in the Animal Library
The detail
Ricordea are mushroom-like corallimorphs, with Ricordea florida from the Caribbean and R. yuma from the Indo-Pacific. They are colorful and suit low to moderate light, and florida is one of the easier corals for a new reef.
- Housing
- Reef tank, low to moderate light
- Tank size
- 2 out of 5 (Small tanks work)
What to weigh
Ricordea yuma is more demanding than florida and can be sensitive to water changes. They spread and can crowd neighbors.