Grapefruit Ricordea
(Ricordea yuma)

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Grapefruit Ricordea: A Burst of Color for Your Reef!

Immerse your aquarium in the vibrant hues of the Grapefruit Ricordea. This stunning mushroom coral offers captivating texture and brilliant coloration, making it a spectacular focal point for any reef enthusiast.

Overview

The Grapefruit Ricordea (*Ricordea yuma*) displays an incredible array of warm, multi-toned colours, reminiscent of a tropical grapefruit, often blending oranges, yellows, and pinks across its fleshy disc. Its surface is densely covered with distinctive, bubble-like vesicles that radiate from a central mouth, giving it a unique, captivating texture. As a corallimorph, it does not form a hard skeleton but brings dynamic movement and intense fluorescence, thriving on rockwork or substrate.

Care Level

Considered a moderate care coral, the Grapefruit Ricordea is suitable for aquarists with some reef experience. It has a semi-aggressive temperament and requires adequate spacing (5-10 cm) from other corals to prevent stinging. It is fully reef-safe with peaceful fish and invertebrates, adding beautiful diversity to your healthy aquarium fish and coral community.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 50 litres is recommended to maintain stable conditions for your Grapefruit Ricordea. It thrives in low to moderate, indirect water flow and low to moderate lighting, which enhances its vibrant coloration. Ensure stable water parameters: pH 8.1-8.4, temperature 24-27°C, and salinity 1.024-1.026 SG.

Diet

Primarily photosynthetic, the Grapefruit Ricordea benefits significantly from supplemental target feeding once or twice a week. Offer small meaty foods such as zooplankton, mysis shrimp, or finely chopped marine fare to promote optimal growth and colour intensity.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Grapefruit Ricordea online from Corais de Vidro, you’re choosing healthy, ethically sourced corals. Our stringent quarantine protocols and expert packing ensure your new addition arrives vibrant and ready to flourish in your home reef, supported by our dedicated aquarist team.

• Scientific Name: Ricordea yuma
• Common Name / Variant: Grapefruit Ricordea
• Maximum Size: 10 cm
• Origin: Indo-Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 24–27°C
• Lifespan: [data unavailable]
• Swimming Zone: Bottom / Rockwork (sessile)

Add a splash of exotic colour to your reef with a Grapefruit Ricordea today!