Emerald Blossom
(Ricordea yuma)

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Ricordea Yuma: A Vibrant Emerald Blossom for Your Reef

Add a splash of stunning, natural colour to your aquarium with the eye-catching Ricordea Yuma Emerald Blossom. This unique coral is a favorite among aquarists for its beauty and relatively simple care.

Overview

The Ricordea Yuma, often referred to as the Emerald Blossom due to its vibrant green hues and intricate tentacle patterns, is a type of corallimorph that resembles a mushroom anemone. Unlike stony corals, it lacks a calcium skeleton. This species is celebrated for its incredible colour diversity and its mesmerizing, bubble-like tentacles that can retract or extend, creating a dynamic display. Ricordea Yuma are known for their unique tentacle arrangement, often featuring alternating rows of large and small tentacles radiating from the mouth, providing a distinctive texture to any reefscape.

Care Level

Ricordea Yuma are considered moderately easy to care for, making them suitable for beginner to intermediate reef keepers. While generally hardy, they are slightly less forgiving than some other mushroom corals and require stable water conditions. They are semi-aggressive and should be given adequate space from other corals to avoid stinging.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 75 litres (20 gallons) is recommended to ensure stable water parameters. Maintain a water temperature between 24-26°C (75-79°F), a pH of 8.1-8.4, and a salinity of 1.025-1.026 specific gravity. They prefer moderate lighting (50-150 PAR) and low to moderate water flow, which should be indirect to prevent tissue damage or detachment.

Diet

Ricordea Yuma are photosynthetic but benefit greatly from supplemental feeding. Offer small pieces of marine plankton, mysis shrimp, or specialized coral foods a few times per week to encourage vibrant colouration and growth.

Why Buy From Us

We offer healthy, vibrant Ricordea Yuma Emerald Blossoms, carefully aquacultured for optimal health. Each coral is meticulously inspected and prepared for secure, stress-free shipping directly to your aquarium.

• Scientific Name: *Ricordea yuma*
• Common Name / Variant: Emerald Blossom Ricordea Yuma
• Maximum Size: Approximately 7.5 cm (3 inches) in diameter, though some sources suggest larger specimens exist.
• Origin: Indo-Pacific region
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)
• Lifespan: [data unavailable]
• Swimming Zone: Bottom

Add this stunning Ricordea Yuma Emerald Blossom to your reef today!