Oceanic Dream Ricordea
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Color Form: Vibrant Blue with Iridescent Green Highlights
Water Conditions: 24-26°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Ricordeidae
Lighting: Moderate to High
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements
Waterflow: Low to Moderate
Placement: Bottom to Middle
Overview
The Oceanic Dream Ricordea enchants with its mesmerizing combination of vivid blue and shimmering green. Each polyp radiates an ethereal glow, adding an unparalleled elegance to your reef tank. Its soft, fleshy texture and hypnotic colors make it a captivating addition for reef enthusiasts seeking a touch of underwater serenity.
Hailing from the warm, shallow waters of the Caribbean, this ricordea is a hardy and stunning coral perfect for both beginners and seasoned aquarists.
Care & Feeding
The Oceanic Dream Ricordea is photosynthetic, relying on its symbiotic zooxanthellae for nourishment. To enhance its growth and vibrancy, occasional feedings of micro-plankton, rotifers, or reef-specific liquid foods are beneficial.
Maintaining consistent water parameters, including stable calcium, magnesium, and alkalinity levels, ensures the health and vitality of this coral. Keeping nitrate and phosphate levels in check will help preserve its radiant coloration.
Optimal Parameters
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Placement
Position the Oceanic Dream Ricordea on the lower to middle sections of your aquarium. Allow ample space between it and other corals to avoid potential competition, and provide gentle water flow to highlight its delicate, undulating features.
Transform your reef into a vibrant underwater haven with the Oceanic Dream Ricordea—a coral that captures the essence of marine beauty in every glowing polyp.