🔵💛 Blue & Yellow Bubble Ricordea Yuma
Ricordea yuma
Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Deep Blue Base with Bright Yellow Bubble-Tipped Tentacles
Water Conditions: 24-27°C, dKH 8-11, pH 8.0-8.4, sg 1.024-1.026
Family: Ricordeidae
Lighting: Low to Moderate
Supplements: Iodine, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
Water Flow: Low to Moderate
Placement: Bottom to Mid-Level
Overview
The Blue & Yellow Bubble Ricordea Yuma is a soft coral showstopper, combining a rich sapphire blue base with fluorescent yellow bubble-like tentacles that glow under actinic light. Its texture and coloration offer a surreal, alien-like beauty that brings immediate attention to any reefscape.
Unlike SPS or LPS corals, Ricordea yuma have a fleshy, mushroom-like structure with a soft and tactile appearance. They are ideal for nano tanks, soft coral systems, or mixed reefs looking for a burst of color and movement in lower-light areas.
Care & Feeding
Ricordea yuma are photosynthetic but thrive when target-fed with microplankton, reef roids, or finely minced meaty foods. Regular dosing of iodine and amino acids helps maintain vibrant coloration and overall health. They prefer stability and may sulk if moved frequently.
Optimal Parameters
Alkalinity (dKH): 8-11
Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Placement
Place it in a low-flow area at the bottom or mid-section of your tank, on rock or rubble. Avoid high flow zones, as it may detach or fail to inflate properly. With time, it can spread and form colorful clusters if conditions are favorable.
🔮🌟 Hypnotic Contrast, Soft Coral Simplicity – The Blue & Yellow Ricordea Yuma is a vibrant, low-maintenance choice for reefers who crave exotic beauty without the complexity of SPS care.