๐งก๐ Inferno Edge Ricordea Yuma
Ricordea yuma โ Ultra Orange with Dark Blue Border (Rare Morph)
๐น Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: A blazing orange body surrounded by an electric, midnight-blue rim โ the perfect contrast of fire and depth. The ultra-orange vesicles radiate vivid fluorescence, glowing like molten lava beneath actinic light, while the dark blue edge outlines each polyp with dramatic precision. Under blue or UV lighting, the coral erupts in neon brilliance, becoming a living ember framed in sapphire flame.
Water Conditions: 24โ27 ยฐC, dKH 8โ11, pH 8.0โ8.4, sg 1.024โ1.026
Family: Discosomatidae
Lighting: Moderate
Water Flow: Gentle, indirect
Placement: Lower rockwork or sandbed
๐งฌ Overview
The Inferno Edge Ricordea Yuma is a showstopper for any collector โ a coral that embodies both heat and harmony. Its contrast of fiery orange and deep blue creates a visual explosion that instantly draws the eye. Each polyp is a masterpiece of colour balance, glowing with unparalleled intensity and texture.
Highly sought-after by Ricordea enthusiasts, this rare morph combines intense fluorescence with smooth polyp structure, adding motion, colour, and light to any reefscape.
๐ฝ๏ธ Care & Feeding
While primarily photosynthetic, Ricordea yuma benefits from targeted feeding once or twice weekly. Offer microplankton, Reef Roids, or fine Mysis to encourage rapid growth and enhance colour saturation. Maintain stable trace elements (iron, iodine, and manganese) for peak fluorescence.
๐ Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (dKH) | 8โ11 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 420โ460 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1250โ1350 ppm |
| Nitrate (NOโ) | 2โ10 ppm |
| Phosphate (POโ) | 0.02โ0.08 ppm |
๐ Placement
Place on shaded sandbed or lower rockwork areas with gentle, laminar flow. Avoid direct competition or excessive light to preserve its deep contrast and bubble definition.
๐งก๐ Inferno Edge Ricordea Yuma
A radiant clash of fire and ocean โ where molten orange meets twilight blue, igniting your reef with pure intensity.