Bright Yuma Mushroom
Transform Your Tank with a Living Kaleidoscope of Color
Looking for a true showstopper coral... The Bright Yuma Mushroom (Ricordea yuma) is one of the most visually striking soft corals available in the reef hobby, known for its intense, jewel-toned coloration and mesmerizing bubble-textured surface. Unlike common mushrooms, Yumas display a complexity of hues — electric greens, vivid oranges, deep reds — that shift under reef lighting in ways that never get old. This WYSIWYG specimen is exactly what you see: a one-of-a-kind piece you won't find duplicated anywhere else.
Ricordea yuma typically reaches 2–4 inches in diameter at full maturity, making it a bold focal point even in a modest reef tank. It's a slow, steady grower that will gradually reproduce through natural division, rewarding patient aquarists with a spreading colony over time. Peaceful by nature, it coexists beautifully in a community reef setup as long as adequate spacing is maintained from more aggressive neighbors.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name:Bright Yuma Mushroom, Yuma Ricordea
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Current Size:WYSIWYG — see photos for exact size
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Care Level:Easy to Moderate
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Temperament:Semi-aggressive (maintain spacing from neighboring corals)
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Diet:Photosynthetic; benefits from occasional target feeding of small meaty foods (mysis, reef roids)
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Reef Safe:Yes, with caution — keep spaced from adjacent corals
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Water Conditions:Temp 72–78°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | Nitrates <10 ppm | Low to moderate flow | Low to moderate lighting (PAR 50–150)
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every specimen we ship from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, thoroughly quarantined, and carefully conditioned in our Miami facility before it ever reaches your door. We don't ship until we're confident your new addition is healthy, stable, and ready to thrive in your saltwater aquarium.
