{"product_id":"florida-ricordea-orange-79","title":"Florida Ricordea (Orange) [79]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFlorida Ricordea (Orange)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mushroom Coral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRicordea florida\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low Third\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Florida Ricordea\u003c\/strong\u003e is an intensely coloured mushroom coral covered in hundreds of rounded, bubble-like vesicles. Rich orange pigmentation can become exceptionally vivid under blue-spectrum reef lighting, often with contrasting colour around the mouth or outer edge of the disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the Indo-Pacific \u003cem\u003eRicordea yuma\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRicordea florida\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the tropical western Atlantic and Caribbean. One useful way to distinguish the two is around the mouth: \u003cem\u003eR. florida\u003c\/em\u003e generally has a relatively smooth area immediately surrounding it, while \u003cem\u003eR. yuma\u003c\/em\u003e typically has vesicles continuing right up to the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlorida Ricordea pack an incredible amount of colour into a very small coral. The bubbly texture gives them far more detail than a smooth mushroom, and orange specimens absolutely glow under reef lighting. They're perfect for building colourful little mushroom gardens without needing much space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy, photosynthetic mushroom that generally prefers moderate to lower lighting and gentle, varied flow. Direct feeding isn't essential, although occasional suitably sized foods can support growth. Established specimens can divide and gradually produce a larger group of Ricordea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Happy Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53627175534928,"sku":"THRC-0100","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/9552\/0848\/files\/original_22b55a3f-2f17-4bcb-8f54-805ad95adebd.jpg?v=1789767065","url":"https:\/\/www.thehappyreef.com\/products\/florida-ricordea-orange-79","provider":"The Happy Reef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}