Aurora Blaze Ricordea Yuma
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Color Form: Vivid Fluorescent Orange Base with Electric Blue Highlights and Fiery Fluor-Orange Accents
Water Conditions: 24-26°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Ricordeidae
Lighting: Moderate
Supplements: Trace Elements, Amino Acids
Waterflow: Low to Moderate
Placement: Bottom to Middle
Overview
The Aurora Blaze Ricordea Yuma is a collector’s dream, showcasing an unparalleled fusion of colors. Its vibrant fluorescent orange base is adorned with mesmerizing electric blue highlights and fiery fluor-orange accents, creating a luminous display that shifts with the light. This rare piece is not just a coral but a masterpiece for aquarists who seek the extraordinary.
Sourced from pristine reef zones, the Aurora Blaze is a testament to nature's artistry. Its textured disc and vibrant hues make it a show-stopping addition to any reef aquarium, drawing all eyes with its radiant glow.
Care & Feeding
The Aurora Blaze Ricordea Yuma thrives under stable conditions and benefits from supplemental feeding. Offer it small, meaty foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or powdered coral foods to maintain its vibrant coloration and encourage growth.
Consistent water quality is crucial, with low nutrient levels to prevent dulling of its stunning colors. Regular supplementation of trace elements and amino acids will enhance its luminescent hues and overall health.
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
Placement
Position the Aurora Blaze Ricordea Yuma in the lower to middle sections of your aquarium, where moderate lighting will amplify its glowing coloration. Ensure gentle water flow to promote healthy expansion of its textured, fleshy polyps.
Turn your reef tank into a luminous spectacle with the Aurora Blaze Ricordea Yuma—a rare, collector-grade coral that shines like a celestial phenomenon, captivating all who see it.