{"product_id":"nuclear-green-ricordea-yuma","title":"Nuclear Green Ricordea Yuma","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNuclear Green Ricordea Yuma Mushroom Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Nuclear Green Ricordea Yuma is a premium mushroom coral featuring intense fluorescent green colouration, complemented by a distinctive pink ring around its outer edge and underside. Its vibrant colours and unique textured appearance make it a standout coral in any established reef aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Ricordea genus, Yuma Mushrooms are well known for their fleshy, rounded shape and distinctive bubble-like tentacles that cover the surface of the coral. Under blue-spectrum reef lighting, their fluorescent green colouration becomes particularly vibrant, while the contrasting pink ring adds an extra layer of colour and detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenus: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRicordea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRicordea yuma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral Type: Corallimorph \/ Mushroom Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level: Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting: Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended PAR: 50–150\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow: Low to Moderate, indirect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement: Lower to middle areas of the aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding: Primarily photosynthetic, occasional supplemental feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNuclear Green Ricordea Yuma prefer moderate lighting and gentle, indirect water movement that allows their fleshy tissue to expand naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid placing them directly beneath intense lighting or in areas exposed to strong, direct water flow. Ricordea Yuma can be sensitive to sudden changes in lighting, so gradual acclimatisation is recommended when introducing them to a new reef aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower to middle areas of the aquarium are generally ideal, particularly on stable rockwork where the coral has room to expand without coming into contact with neighbouring corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRicordea Yuma obtain most of their energy through photosynthesis, supported by the symbiotic algae living within their tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough regular target feeding is not essential, they may benefit from occasional small portions of finely chopped meaty foods or suitable coral foods. Feeding should be gentle, with food placed close to the coral rather than forced directly into its mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibrant Colour \u0026amp; Natural Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most distinctive features of the Nuclear Green Ricordea Yuma is its combination of intense fluorescent green and contrasting pink colouration around the outer edge and underside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts rounded, bubble-like tentacles create a highly textured appearance, making it particularly attractive under blue-spectrum reef lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen kept in stable aquarium conditions, healthy Ricordea Yuma can gradually grow and reproduce, forming additional mushrooms across nearby rockwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese colourful mushrooms are an excellent choice for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding intense fluorescent green and pink colouration to reef aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating an eye-catching feature on lower rockwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding texture and contrast alongside other corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef keepers looking for premium and unusual mushroom corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall: 20–30mm diameter – $160 per head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge: 80mm+ – $250 per head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its intense nuclear green colouration, contrasting pink ring and distinctive textured appearance, the Nuclear Green Ricordea Yuma is an exceptional feature coral for established marine aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour, size and shape may vary between individual specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Fish","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":67898285490253,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":67898285523021,"sku":null,"price":159.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/DSC_8721.jpg?v=1793856359","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/nuclear-green-ricordea-yuma","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}