Scientific name Family: Ricordeidae (= Ricordiidae) Species: Ricordea florida Syn: Ricordia floridaĭistribution / Background Mushroom Coral Information: The Florida False Coral Ricordea florida was discovered by Duchassaing and Michelotti in 1860. After splitting, the clone mushroom doesn't necessarily always resemble the "mother" mushroom, thus giving the aquarist a variety of shades and colors. Many color morphs are available from captive breeding. Swifter water movement may speed up propagation. yuma propagates easily, yet depending on genetics, can sometimes multiply slowly in captivity. They do not have a potent sting, but direct contact with another coral will still cause damage, so be sure to provide several inches of space between tank mates. It can handle a moderate to high water flow due to the fact that they grow so tightly against the surface they are on. However, It does not multiply as quickly or thrive under direct metal halide lighting, so indirect light would be suggested. It is moderate to care for and can tolerate more light than other mushrooms. They can also have multiple mouths.Ī great mushroom for a nano tank, the Florida False Coral reaches a maximum of 2 - 3" (5 - 7.5 cm), and it is not a demanding coral either. florida comes in several color combinations such as orange, green, yellow, blue, and purple with some having blue, purple, or orange rings surrounding a contrasting middle color. Ricordea mushrooms are usually bright or even fluorescent in intensities. However the Florida False Coral is not nearly as pricey as its close cousin, the Knobby False Coral R. They can fetch a hefty price if the color is intense.
The Ricordea genus are some of the most sought after mushrooms due to their brilliance and the variety of colors available. Update: Several readers informed me they’ve had luck with the aiptasia/majano wand for mushroom removal.The Florida False Coral is a more colorful member of the mushroom clan, and has colors that will always attract attention. Finally, while you can completely remove the rock the mushroom coral is on, but sometimes that rock is a central part of your aquascaping and can’t be removed.Ĭlearly simply cutting the top off the mushroom coral won’t get the job done. Injecting the coral with a kalk slurry takes skill and luck as the coral usually retracts quicker than you can inject the kalk slurry. Kalk slurry bombs also are ineffective as the slurry won’t stay in place long enough to kill the coral.
The slime makes the glue not stick and fall off. Other mushroom eradication methods I’ve tried include supergluing over the base, which doesn’t work as the coral will slime. I’ll also add enough epoxy such that I cover an extra inch (1″) of the rock around the base of the coral to make sure it doesn’t somehow find light and start growing again. If the smallest amount of the base is left uncovered, it will regrow a new top and the coral will start growing again. The only way I’ve ever successfully eradicated mushroom corals from a tank is by cutting the top off, then completely covering the base with epoxy. The rest of the story: Whoever said must have fantastic luck or be completely delusional. Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): Eradicating mushroom corals requires simply cutting the top of the coral off.
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