Molten Ember Yuma
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Colour Form: Intense Fluorescent Orange with Fiery 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 Molten Ember Yuma is a fiery spectacle in any reef aquarium, displaying an electrifying fluorescent orange hue that radiates under both daylight and actinic lighting. Its fleshy, textured polyps resemble the glow of molten lava, with subtle fiery highlights that dance across its surface, creating an ever-changing visual effect. This stunning Ricordea Yuma is perfect for aquarists looking to add a burst of vibrant energy to their reef.
Care & Feeding
This Ricordea Yuma thrives in moderate to high lighting and prefers low to moderate water flow, allowing its polyps to expand fully and display 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 maximize its radiant glow.
Maintaining stable calcium, magnesium, and alkalinity levels will ensure the Molten Ember Yuma remains healthy and continues to showcase its fiery fluorescence.
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 Molten Ember 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 glowing orange tones.
With its fiery fluorescence and bold presence, the Molten Ember Yuma is a must-have for reef keepers looking to ignite their aquascape with a burst of vibrant color!