🟡⚙️✨ Ricordea yuma “Gold & Grey”
Gold & Grey Yuma Mushroom – Metallic Gold Disc with Smoky Grey Pattern (Cut to Order)
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Gold & Grey Yuma is a high-end Ricordea yuma displaying a metallic golden base overlaid with smoky grey to graphite patterning, creating a refined, industrial contrast. The gold areas glow warmly under blues, while the grey zones add depth, shadow and texture. The result is a sophisticated, high-contrast look — bold but never loud.
Water Conditions: 24–26 °C, dKH 7.5–9, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Ricordeidae
Lighting: Low to Moderate (PAR 40–100)
Water Flow: Low to moderate, indirect
Placement: Lower rockwork, shaded ledges, sandbed
Type: Cut to Order
🧬 Overview
The Gold & Grey Ricordea yuma is a collector-grade colour morph prized for its unusual and elegant colour combination. Unlike standard gold Yumas, this morph introduces a distinct grey overlay and patterning, giving it a more mature, architectural look.
Its thick, fleshy disc, defined vesicles and clean colour separation make it ideal for high-end Yuma gardens, minimalist layouts, and contrast-focused reefs.
Each Cut to Order piece is selected and cut from mother colonies with:
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Strong metallic gold base colour
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Clearly defined grey / graphite patterning
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Thick, healthy tissue and good inflation
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Proven stability and acclimation in reef conditions
A premium option for reefers who appreciate subtle luxury, contrast, and texture over loud rainbow tones.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Ricordea yuma respond well to light, regular feeding which helps maintain disc size and colour depth.
Feed 1–2× weekly with:
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Finely chopped mysis or brine shrimp
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Reef roids / powdered coral foods
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Small planktonic blends
Stable nutrients will support optimal expansion and colour retention.
📈 Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (dKH) | 7.5–9 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 420–450 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1300–1400 ppm |
| Nitrate (NO₃) | 5–15 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.05–0.15 ppm |
📍 Placement
Place in low to moderate light with gentle, indirect flow.
Avoid direct strong flow to prevent detachment or tissue stress.
Combines beautifully with:
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Ultra Orange & Rainbow Yumas
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Acanthastrea and Micromussa
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Chalices with dark bases
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Zoanthids for layered colour fields
🟡⚙️✨ Ricordea yuma “Gold & Grey”
Metallic gold. Smoky grey contrast. Thick, sculpted form.
A premium Cut to Order Yuma for reefers who value elegant contrast and refined texture.