![]() ![]() 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. ![]() Our tanks all progressed when we switched from 3 manual dosings per week to 70 automatic dosings per week and we got a lot more work done.Considered a soft coral, “mushrooms” are a type of coral that can attract both beginning and experienced reefers. A dosing pump can alleviate the chore of manually dosing your aquarium with Ca, Alk, & Mg 2,3, or 4 times per week and will benefit your aquarium by keeping your levels constant through frequent small additions of Ca, Alk, & Mg. Media Reactors make the most efficient use of your phosphate media by fluidizing it.ĭosing: Vivid Aquariums uses and recommends dosing pumps to automate the dosing of additives and keep your levels more constant. It is important to replace your phosphate media when phosphates rise to. We recommend doing a water change when Nitrate levels rise to 10 ppm. Nitrates should be below 10 ppm and phosphates should be below. Raising magnesium levels gradually up to 1400-1600 ppm can help to combat algae outbreaks, just keep CA and Alk in line as you raise the Mg. ![]() Most good salt mixes will provide enough iodine through water changes. It is important that proper calcium (420-440 ppm), alkalinity (8-9.5 dkh - run it 7-8 if you are carbon dosing), and magnesium levels (1260-1350 ppm) are maintained. Water Chemistry: Providing additions of iodine will help Ricordea Mushrooms grow. ![]() Lighting Requirements: Low to moderate (PAR 80-250) We recommend a 14-20K color spectrum for best coloration. T5's, Metal Halides, or LED's can all grow Green Ricordea Mushrooms when the proper PAR levels are provided. Lighting & Flow Requirements: Green Ricordea Mushrooms require low to moderate water flow and low to moderate lighting (PAR 80-250). If you do not want them growing on your your main rock structure try creating a mushroom island by mounting several types of mushrooms to one larger rock and placing it as an island in your sand bed.įeeding: Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within them supply some of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis they do benefit from supplemental feedings of phytoplankton, zooplankton, and/or marine snow. Placement: Mount the Green Ricordea Mushrooms using IC gel glue, or putty, in the bottom half of the aquarium where they can reproduce and expand their colonies over the rock. They are sure to stand out in any reef aquarium. Green Ricordea Mushrooms are a great beginners coral and will glow beautifully under actinic lighting. ![]()
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