🟣🟠✨ Ricordea yuma “Solar Nebula”
Ricordea Yuma Coral – Deep Purple Base With Bright Orange Dots (WYSIWYG Specimen)
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: The “Solar Nebula” morph features a rich purple to violet base densely accented with bright orange dotting across the oral disc. The contrast is bold and highly visible, creating a cosmic, constellation-like pattern. Under blue lighting, the orange dots glow intensely while the purple background deepens, giving the coral a dramatic, high-contrast appearance.
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, gentle
Placement: Lower rockwork or sandbed islands
Type: WYSIWYG
🧬 Overview
The Ricordea yuma “Solar Nebula” is a highly sought-after morph prized for its orange-on-purple polka-dot patterning, a colour combination that stands out even in heavily stocked reef tanks. Unlike more uniform Yuma, this specimen displays clear, well-defined dots rather than blurred mottling, enhancing its collector appeal.
Each WYSIWYG specimen is selected for:
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Strong purple base saturation
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Bright, clearly defined orange dotting
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Full inflation and healthy oral disc
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Stable colour expression under aquarium conditions
A perfect choice for reefers who enjoy bold contrast, compact form, and standout colour in lower reef zones.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Ricordea yuma are photosynthetic but benefit from occasional supplemental feeding to support growth and splitting.
Feed 1× weekly or bi-weekly with:
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Finely minced meaty foods
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Reef roids or powdered coral foods
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Target feed gently with low flow
📈 Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (dKH) | 7.5–9 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 400–450 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1250–1400 ppm |
| Nitrate (NO₃) | 5–15 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.03–0.10 ppm |
📍 Placement
Place in low-flow, shaded to semi-shaded areas.
Avoid direct, intense light or strong flow, which may cause detachment or migration.
Ideal for Ricordea gardens, sandbed islands, or as a colour-pop accent among chalices and LPS.
🟣🟠✨ Ricordea yuma “Solar Nebula”
A vivid purple Ricordea yuma covered in glowing orange dots — compact, bold, and unmistakable.
A premium WYSIWYG collector mushroom for reefers who love high-contrast, cosmic colour patterns.