The Purple Green Yuma Mushroom is a stunning and highly sought-after mushroom coral known for its incredible color combination and unique texture. Featuring beautiful shades of purple and green with a vibrant, fleshy appearance, this Ricordea-type mushroom adds a premium look to any reef aquarium.
This is a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) listing, meaning you will receive the exact Purple Green Yuma Mushroom shown in the photos.
Yuma mushrooms (Rhodactis / Ricordea yuma group) are prized by reef hobbyists for their unique patterns, bright coloration, and individual personalities. Unlike many corals, each mushroom can develop its own distinctive color morph, making every piece truly one of a kind.
Purple Green Yuma Mushrooms prefer stable reef conditions with low to moderate lighting and gentle water movement. They are primarily photosynthetic but can benefit from occasional feedings of small meaty foods, reef powders, or coral-specific foods to encourage growth and maintain vibrant coloration.
Quick Facts:
– Listing Type: WYSIWYG – You will receive the exact coral pictured
– Coral Type: Mushroom Coral (Rhodactis/Ricordea yuma)
– Care Level: Easy to Moderate
– Lighting: Low to Moderate
– Water Flow: Low to Moderate
– Placement: Bottom to middle areas of the aquarium
– Diet: Primarily photosynthetic; benefits from occasional supplemental feeding
– Reef Safe: Yes
– Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
– Temperament: Peaceful but may compete for space as it multiplies
Care Tips:
– Avoid intense lighting or strong direct flow, which can cause stress.
– Allow room for growth, as mushrooms may reproduce by splitting or producing new babies.
– Maintain stable water parameters to encourage healthy expansion and coloration.
The Purple Green Yuma Mushroom is a perfect choice for reef hobbyists and coral collectors looking for a unique, colorful, and low-maintenance showpiece coral.
