Solar Eclipse Yuma
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Colour Form: Deep Midnight Blue with Radiant Yellow Highlights
Water Conditions: 24-26°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Ricordeidae
Lighting: Moderate to High
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
Water Flow: Low to Moderate
Placement: Lower to Middle
Overview
The Solar Eclipse Yuma is a mesmerizing Ricordea Yuma, featuring a deep midnight blue base that contrasts brilliantly with radiant yellow highlights. This striking combination creates a celestial effect, reminiscent of a glowing eclipse against a darkened sky. The vibrant yellow accents illuminate the textured surface, making this coral an eye-catching addition to any reef aquarium.
Care & Feeding
This Ricordea Yuma thrives in moderate to high lighting and prefers low to moderate water flow, allowing its fleshy polyps to fully expand and reveal their intense coloration. While primarily photosynthetic, it benefits from occasional feedings of zooplankton, mysis shrimp, or reef-safe liquid foods to enhance its growth and maintain its stunning contrast.
Maintaining stable calcium, magnesium, and alkalinity levels will ensure the Solar Eclipse Yuma continues to flourish and showcase its vibrant hues.
Optimal Parameters
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 380-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Nitrate (NO3): 5-15 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.03-0.08 ppm
Placement
The Solar Eclipse Yuma should be placed in the lower to middle sections of your reef, where it receives stable lighting and gentle water movement to highlight its celestial contrast.
With its deep blue shadows and glowing yellow bursts, the Solar Eclipse Yuma is a stunning centerpiece that will bring a cosmic touch to any reef aquarium!