Ricordea yuma (Pink) is a captivating soft coral known for its bright pink coloration and distinctive bubble-like polyps. This small-sized specimen is ideal for hobbyists looking to enhance their marine reef tanks with a splash of vibrant colour and interesting texture.
Care Level: Suitable for beginners to intermediate aquarists, Ricordea yuma requires stable water parameters and moderate care.
Lighting Requirements: Moderate lighting is recommended to maintain optimal colour and health. Too intense lighting may cause bleaching, while too low light can reduce polyp extension.
Water Flow: Gentle to moderate water flow is ideal to keep detritus from settling on the coral while ensuring adequate gas exchange.
Placement: Place Ricordea yuma on rockwork or substrate where it can receive indirect light and moderate flow. Ensure adequate spacing from neighbouring corals to prevent aggression and allow for healthy growth.
Diet: Primarily photosynthetic, Ricordea yuma benefits from occasional target feeding of microplankton or coral foods to support growth.
Reef Compatibility: Yes, with adequate spacing from other corals to avoid stinging or overgrowth.
Origin: Not Provided.
Maximum Size: Typically grows up to 10 cm in diameter under optimal conditions.
Adding Ricordea yuma (Pink) to your reef aquarium will bring a unique and colourful element that is both visually appealing and relatively easy to maintain with proper husbandry.
