šøā« Lunar Blossom Ricordea Yuma
Ricordea yuma ā Pink with Mega Grey Bubbles (Rare Morph)
š¹ Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: A mesmerising fusion of soft coral-pink tissue crowned with oversized, metallic-grey vesicles. Each polyp looks like a living planet ā delicate pink tones glowing beneath massive pearlescent bubbles that shimmer under blue or actinic light. The contrast of warmth and steel creates an ultra-rare, futuristic aesthetic thatās both gentle and striking.
Water Conditions: 24ā27 °C, dKH 8ā11, pH 8.0ā8.4, sg 1.024ā1.026
Family: Discosomatidae
Lighting: Moderate
Water Flow: Gentle, indirect
Placement: Lower rockwork or sandbed
𧬠Overview
The Lunar Blossom Ricordea Yuma is a true collectorās gem ā a coral that seems sculpted from moonlight and rose petals. Its extra-large vesicles and pastel hues give it an ethereal, 3-D presence in the aquarium, glowing softly like a lunar bloom under reef lighting.
Sought after for its unique texture and ultra-rare colour contrast, this Yuma morph brings elegance, calm, and a touch of surreal beauty to any reef display.
š½ļø Care & Feeding
Mostly photosynthetic, Ricordea yuma thrives with occasional feeding 1ā2 times per week. Offer microplankton, Reef Roids, or finely minced Mysis. Stable parameters and gentle light transitions help maintain polyp inflation and colour intensity. Supplement trace elements such as iodine, manganese, and iron for optimum health.
š Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (dKH) | 8ā11 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 420ā460 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1250ā1350 ppm |
| Nitrate (NOā) | 2ā10 ppm |
| Phosphate (POā) | 0.02ā0.08 ppm |
š Placement
Position on shaded sandbed or lower rock areas with low, indirect flow. Avoid direct contact with aggressive species or excessive light that may stress its delicate tissue.
šøā« Lunar Blossom Ricordea Yuma
A coral of dreamlike grace ā where rose light meets silver shadow, blooming quietly under the glow of your reef.