Ricordea Florida Tips

A Toadstool Leather · Dec 7, 2017

I have been considering getting one but am unsure how to care for them. What tips does anyone have to keep them healthy and ensure that they reproduce?

Joel Jordan · Dec 7, 2017

Following!

DSC reef · Dec 7, 2017

The ones we used to have liked moderate light and flow. They acclimated rather fast too. Once happy they grew quickly.

A Toadstool Leather · Dec 7, 2017

DSC reef said:
The ones we used to have liked moderate light and flow. They acclimated rather fast too. Once happy they grew quickly.

Do they require any feeding to really thrive? I have heard that people put a rock under them to get them to move and leave a piece of themselves behind.

DSC reef · Dec 7, 2017

I always broadcast fed them with oyster feast and reef roids. I actually started with 2 ricordea on a large flat rock and within the year there were well over 25 ricordea on the rock. Blue and orange with green mouths. Wish I still had a picture, it was years ago.

Joel Jordan · Dec 8, 2017

DSC reef said:
I always broadcast fed them with oyster feast and reef roids. I actually started with 2 ricordea on a large flat rock and within the year there were well over 25 ricordea on the rock. Blue and orange with green mouths. Wish I still had a picture, it was years ago.

How often did you feed the reef roids

Mikedawg · Dec 8, 2017

A Toadstool Leather said:
I have been considering getting one but am unsure how to care for them. What tips does anyone have to keep them healthy and ensure that they reproduce?

You can wait on pedal laceration where they basically tear themselves into smaller pieces or cut them with a sharp blade:

DSC reef · Dec 8, 2017

Joel Jordan said:
How often did you feed the reef roids

2-3 times a week. Mixed oyster feast and reef roids together. Be careful not to over feed

Joel Jordan · Dec 8, 2017

DSC reef said:
2-3 times a week. Mixed oyster feast and reef roids together. Be careful not to over feed

What if i only feed just reef roids? Can i feed every other day?

DSC reef · Dec 8, 2017

Joel Jordan said:
What if i only feed just reef roids? Can i feed every other day?

I wouldn't do every other day, couple times a week is plenty and a little goes a long way.

jhatfield · Dec 8, 2017

I have one that's been in my tank for about 8 months. Absolutely beautiful but hasn't multiplied.

I have it in on the bottom front of the the display. I'd love to have a ton of these guys but I'm not sure if their happy in my tank.