Ricordea question

[Anonymous]

If it doesn't like where it is at in a tank, will it move? When I redid my tank the two large rocks I have ric on ended up nearer the bottom of the tank. One looks like it is migrating (slowly) up towards the light.

 

[Posh]

Yes

 

[Anonymous]

In my previous experience, Rics don't necessarily move far or fast enough to get where they need to go if the light doesn't suit them where they are. If it's obvious which general direction they're heading, I'd be tempted to move them (a little) to help the process.

 

[Anonymous]

They are not very mobile. You need to help it by peeling if off the rock, and get it to attach to the new place. Use a powerhead and a plastic card to help you with the peeling process, and make sure you don't cut its foot.... take it slow.

 

[Anonymous]

Well, I can't move the rocks they are on :? I guess I might have to 'encourage' them.

 

[Anonymous]

They can be a pain to be reattached once you get them off. I usually put a plastic cup over the spot for a few days so that the current won't blow them away.

 

[Anonymous]

Is this R.yuma or Y.florida? Yumas can be quite tempermental if they are moved to an area with too much / little light and won't necessarily migrate to a more suitable spot. You'll find them either melting or shrivelled up if they are unhappy - I'd put it as close to the same flow and light conditions as possible and leave it be.

R.florida is much more forgiving in my experience but I'd still get it close then leave it, not moving it more than once a week or two until it settles in and can build up its energy reserves again.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks everybody...