Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Color Form: Pink with Subtle Purple Tones
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Ricordeaidae
Lighting: Low to Moderate
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements
Waterflow: Low
Placement: Bottom to Middle
Optimal Parameters:
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Overview
The "Pink Velvet Ricordea" is a rare and stunning coral from the Indo-Pacific, known for its delicate pink coloration with subtle purple hues. At a compact 3 cm in diameter, this beautiful Ricordea Yuma brings a soft, velvety glow to any reef aquarium. Its peaceful nature makes it an ideal addition to reef tanks with other non-aggressive species.
This coral thrives in low to moderate lighting and requires gentle water flow to allow its vibrant colors to fully emerge. As a peaceful species, it is well-suited to be placed near other corals with similar needs.
While primarily photosynthetic, the Pink Velvet Ricordea can benefit from supplemental feedings of fine zooplankton or small meaty foods like mysis shrimp to boost its growth and bring out its soft pastel tones.
Maintaining stable water parameters is essential for preserving the beauty and health of this coral. Consistent levels of calcium, magnesium, and alkalinity will support its skeletal structure, while low nitrate and phosphate levels will help keep algae at bay, allowing the coral's colors to remain vibrant.
The Pink Velvet Ricordea is supplied unmounted, ready to be placed in the perfect location in your reef tank to enjoy its serene and rare beauty. Approximate size: 3 cm in diameter.