{"product_id":"green-ricordea-mushroom","title":"Green Ricordea Florida Mushroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ricordea mushroom, often called a flower anemone, is a long-standing favourite in the reef aquarium hobby. This particular variety from the Caribbean, likely Ricordea florida, is known for its hardiness and vibrant colour. These corallimorphs add a distinct texture and pop of colour to any reef, and this specimen presents a classic, solid green that is always a welcome sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRicordea have a unique, bubbly appearance. The surface of the polyp is covered in small, bead-like vesicles, giving it a texture quite different from other mushroom corals. They typically remain as single polyps but will slowly multiply in a healthy system, gradually forming a dense carpet over the rockwork. Their oral disc is often a contrasting colour, adding to their visual appeal. This green variety is consistent in its colouration across the entire polyp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, place your Green Ricordea Mushroom in an area of low to moderate light, with a PAR level between 50 and 150 being a safe range. They prefer gentle, indirect water flow; too much flow will cause them to stay closed up. While largely photosynthetic, they do appreciate occasional feedings of small, meaty foods or dedicated coral formulas. Maintain stable water parameters, with calcium around 420-440 ppm, alkalinity at 8-9 dKH, and magnesium between 1300-1400 ppm. Though not aggressive, they can overgrow and irritate corals in direct contact, so give them a little space to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRicordea are a great choice for adding interest to the lower sections of a reef tank. A small group can be established on an isolated rock to create a dedicated 'mushroom garden' that will slowly fill in over time. They are peaceful inhabitants that won't bother fish or mobile invertebrates, making them a reliable addition to most community reef setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a WYSIWYG listing; you'll receive a specimen of the same species with similar size and colouration to the one pictured, hand-picked for health and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42359278633015,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260807-1QTT","price":160.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/492cfaf2-f97f-4a5e-bbea-4d10148728d4-_MG_4498.png?v=1786132804","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/green-ricordea-mushroom","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}