Ric knowledge.

[Dana42078]

Ive been reefing for 2 years now. I think i have a feel for it as i've been able to keep everything alive for the most part. Minus a few random RTN's for no reason.

Recently my Rics have taken a dive on me. Lost color, Shrivel up then idk.:hmm2: Nothing in my params have changed. Yes i have moved them or they have gotten knocked down buy turbos other than that nothing.

Whats the best flow rate?

Best depth in a tank from the light source?

Any other info helps too. :sad1:

 

[cec09]

mine dont like high flow or high light. All of mine are on the bottom part of the tank. Lower the light the puffier the are. within reason of course.

 

[cwinn]

mine like low lighting, low flow as well

 

[chrisv]

I have seen florida rics growing in 12 feet of water in direct sunlight on a wild reef... so they can handle plenty of light...my guess is that the more expanded look of the ones in the darker areas of the tank is them inflating to increase surface area to collect more light. could be wrong on that though...

I have had great luck with mine 2/3 of the way down in a 90g lit by 2x 400W 14K MH and actinic t5s.

 

[buck326]

Try not to place the rics in direct flow. Mine would move.

 

[Breakbeats2334]

I got around 25 RIcs on my sand bed and they seem to be doing well with no direct flow on them

 

[jelli]

Are they really slow growers?

 

[Davy854]

mine are about 4 inches from my 54 watt T5's and they are growing like mad

 

[buck326]

I never felt like my florida rics were slow growing.

 

[reefer999]

My ricordeas like low-med light and low flow.

 

[yaridong]

from my experience i think its just about acclimating them correctly. as long as you acclimate it doesnt matter if its low, medium, or high light. i have rics both high up at the top and at the bottom of the tank. i think medium to low flow is better as with high flow they will most likely detach, but i have also seen people with rics in high flow areas that do ok. never has been the case in my tank though.

the other thing i noticed is florida ricordeas are more tolerant of fluctuating light conditions over yumas. yumas you really need to be careful about acclimating to high light, or else they will just melt away.

 

[SoLiD]

mine like low lighting, low flow as well

mine dont like high flow or high light. All of mine are on the bottom part of the tank. Lower the light the puffier the are. within reason of course.

My ricordeas like low-med light and low flow.

+4

Are they really slow growers?

They can be at times. They don't grow as fast as most mushrooms do.

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I think that they are a hit and miss at times. Lower lighting and lower flow does make them happy though. I think it's also best to run a carbon reactor as most softies (ricordea) are susceptible to chemical warfare between the corals in the tank. I know from fist hand experience that any type of Acan will kill a ricordea and turn it into mush if it touches it. Especially the Acan Enchinatas. For that reason alone I had to remove most of my Ricordea Garden in Favor of my LPS addiction. Could you post a picture of your tank and ricordeas so that we can see what you have to work with.

Picture from 7 months ago. This is the day they (100+ Orange Ricordea) arrived. Acclimating in the Quarantine Tank.

They stay small in high flow. Beginning to be Invaded by the new Acans.

Most Removed Now. There some are in the lower far right corner of this picture. They are kind of hard to find though.

 

[shovelrider]

SoLiD, that is a sweet set up you got there!

 

[SoLiD]

Thanks for the compliment.

 

[Islandfever]

Ive been reefing for 2 years now. I think i have a feel for it as i've been able to keep everything alive for the most part. Minus a few random RTN's for no reason.

Recently my Rics have taken a dive on me. Lost color, Shrivel up then idk.:hmm2: Nothing in my params have changed. Yes i have moved them or they have gotten knocked down buy turbos other than that nothing.

Whats the best flow rate?

Best depth in a tank from the light source?

Any other info helps too. :sad1:

are they yumas or floridas? yumas are hit and miss, sensitive and likes colder water. floridas are kind of stronger or more hardy.