• Name:

    Dope Yuma Mushroom Coral

  • Family: Ricordeidae
  • Species: Mushroom Ricordea
  • Scientific Name: Ricordea yuma
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General info about Dope Yuma Mushroom Coral

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.

This are the water parameters for cultivating Dope Yuma Mushroom Coral: 

  • 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

Dope Yuma Mushroom Coral Diet & Nutrition

In the wild, Dope Yuma Mushroom Coral 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 Dope Yuma Mushroom Coral

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

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Dope Yuma Mushroom Coral

The Dope Yuma Mushroom Coral requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.

Dope Yuma Mushroom Coral Origin

The Dope Yuma Mushroom Coral can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.

Caution Should be Taken with Dope Yuma Mushroom Coral

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

How to Acclimate Dope Yuma Mushroom Coral

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

Stinging Tentacles on Dope Yuma Mushroom Coral

The Dope Yuma Mushroom Coral has long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.

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Name Species Family Scientific Name More Detail Added by
Dope Yuma Mushroom Coral 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.

This are the water parameters for cultivating Dope Yuma Mushroom Coral: 

  • 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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