
🌈 Aurora Rainbow Ricordea Yuma – WYSIWYG 🌈
Ricordea yuma (Tri-Colour: Purple, Orange & Grey – Collector Softie)
🔹 Quick Stats
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Care Level: Moderate
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Temperament: Peaceful (compatible with most corals, keep gentle spacing)
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Colour Form: The Aurora Rainbow Ricordea Yuma boasts a stunning tri-colour pattern of vibrant purple, fiery orange, and soft grey 🟣🟠⚪. Each polyp exhibits a unique combination of shades, making every specimen one-of-a-kind. Perfect for collectors seeking rare and eye-catching soft corals.
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Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–12, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
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Family: Ricordeidae
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Lighting: Moderate (brings out the vivid tri-colour contrast)
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Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements, Amino Acids
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Water Flow: Low to moderate — ensures gentle polyp expansion without stress
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Placement: Mid reef zones, preferably where it can spread safely
🧬 Overview
The Aurora Rainbow Ricordea Yuma is a premium collector softie, showcasing a rare tri-colour palette that creates a dynamic, jewel-like effect in the reef. Its flowing polyps and unique patterns make it a true centerpiece for soft coral enthusiasts.
🍽️ Feeding & Care
Primarily photosynthetic, but benefits from target feeding 1–2 times per week with mysis, rotifers, or enriched microplankton. Amino acids and trace element supplementation maintain vibrant coloration and healthy tissue.
📈 Optimal Parameters
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Alkalinity (dKH): 8–12
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Calcium (Ca): 420–460 ppm
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Magnesium (Mg): 1250–1350 ppm
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Nitrate (NO₃): 2–10 ppm
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Phosphate (PO₄): 0.02–0.08 ppm
📍 Placement
Mid reef zones with gentle flow. Its tri-colour polyps shine under actinic lighting, creating a stunning collector piece.
📸 WYSIWYG Note
Sold as WYSIWYG — the exact specimen photographed is the one you will receive, ensuring premium quality, coloration, and individuality.