Cali Kid Corals

Ricordea's

I always remove my rics by using a pair of bone shears on the rock underneath the foot. That way, I can superglue the thin layer of rock to another. If you are splitting for propagation, going through the mouth with a razor blade is preferred. But, I've seen them be ok after taking off 1/4 or so.

-Russell
 
I've always cut them up like pizza, or taken slices out of the skirt of a larger one.... mouth or no mouth.. multiple mouthed ricordea can be separated into single ricordea with its own mouth by simply cutting them as such.

Ricordea can be removed on rocks, but the rock and way the ricordea is anchored makes a difference. For example, a ricordea on a smooth rock may be able to be removed with a credit card, or something plastic with a small flat end to pry with. If a ricordea is anchored in a rock, it is easier to hang the rock upside down(assuming you can remove it from the tank) and cut the entire head off with scissors via the foot.

After removal/propagation I recommend a little lugol's dip/tank water mix to help it heal.

hth
 
Any tips on growing these suckers. I have a beautiful dark blue one that hasn't done anything. It's been moved all around the tank for different lighting and it still barely expands. Never found a place where it looked happy. Right now I'm trying a shaded spot with it tilted edge wise to the lights.


-Gregory
 
GDawson said:
Any tips on growing these suckers. I have a beautiful dark blue one that hasn't done anything. It's been moved all around the tank for different lighting and it still barely expands. Never found a place where it looked happy. Right now I'm trying a shaded spot with it tilted edge wise to the lights.


-Gregory
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R. florida or R. yuma?
 
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