Orange Lime Ricordea Yuma Coral Frag

Orange Lime Ricordea Yuma, Ricordea yuma, is a colorful corallimorph known for its fleshy oral disc and dense covering of rounded vesicles. This WYSIWYG coral frag displays vivid orange to golden-orange vesicles surrounding a bright lime-green center, with contrasting purple to lavender tissue between the raised bumps. Ricordea yuma is photosynthetic and contains symbiotic zooxanthellae that supply much of its nutritional needs, while it may also capture small suspended foods. As it matures, it can enlarge substantially and may reproduce by division or pedal laceration, gradually forming additional polyps. Its intense color contrast and heavily textured surface make it a striking addition to a reef aquarium. Care Guide: Ricordea yuma generally does best under low to moderate reef lighting with low to moderate, indirect water flow. Strong direct flow should be avoided because it can prevent full expansion or cause the mushroom to detach. Place on stable lower to mid-level rockwork with enough room for the coral to expand. Maintain stable salinity, temperature, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate. This species is primarily photosynthetic but may benefit from occasional feeding with very small meaty or planktonic foods. Avoid sudden increases in lighting intensity, and acclimate gradually when moving the coral into brighter areas of the aquarium.