• Name:

    Darth Maul Yuma

  • Family: Ricordeidae
  • Species: Mushroom Ricordea
  • Scientific Name: Ricordea yuma
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General info about Darth Maul Yuma

In general, mushroom corals coming from the genus Ricordea have small and rounded body with berry shaped tentacles. Both sides of the Ricordea Mushroom Corals are functional where the bottom part acts as a locomotive mechanism while the top portion acts as a mouth.

As for the Darth Maul Yuma, they are predominantly colored brown with yellow tentacles. This are the water parameters for cultivating Darth Maul Yuma: 

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 2.86 - 4.29 MEQ/L (8 - 12 dKH)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 72° - 78° F (22° - 26° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
  • pH: 8.1 - 8.4

Darth Maul Yuma Diet & Nutrition

In the wild, Darth Maul Yuma has developed a symbiotic feeding relationship with marine algae called zooxanthellae that is living within their tissues. But in captivity, you have to feed them with nanoplankton and you may add dissolved organics in the water.

Fragging / Propagating Darth Maul Yuma

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Darth Maul Yuma. They must be set at the botoom of the tank to simulate their natural wild environment.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Darth Maul Yuma

The Darth Maul Yuma requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.

Darth Maul Yuma Origin

The Darth Maul Yuma can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.

Caution Should be Taken with Darth Maul Yuma

The Darth Maul Yuma has a semi-aggressive behaviour. Proper spacing must be observed in relation to other coral species in the tank.

How to Acclimate Darth Maul Yuma

The Darth Maul Yuma is a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

Stinging Tentacles on Darth Maul Yuma

The Darth Maul Yuma has long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.

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Name Species Family Scientific Name More Detail Added by
Darth Maul Yuma Mushroom Ricordea Ricordeidae Ricordea yuma

In general, mushroom corals coming from the genus Ricordea have small and rounded body with berry shaped tentacles. Both sides of the Ricordea Mushroom Corals are functional where the bottom part acts as a locomotive mechanism while the top portion acts as a mouth.

As for the Darth Maul Yuma, they are predominantly colored brown with yellow tentacles. This are the water parameters for cultivating Darth Maul Yuma: 

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 2.86 - 4.29 MEQ/L (8 - 12 dKH)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 72° - 78° F (22° - 26° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
  • pH: 8.1 - 8.4
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