Seeking advice from those who keep yumas and rics

[madequity]

I have kept rics forever and currently have about 6 different morphs in my nano now. Run 1 X 150 w halide 20k and 2 18w actinics. My rics thrive in the mid area in direct light with fairly high flow.

I have a beautiful yuma on the way for Tuesday delivery (see pic) and was seeking advice on placement from those who are experienced with both rics and yuma's.

 

[mushroomcorals]

Unlike the Ricordea florida mushrooms, Ricordea yuma don’t like strong light, and you should place them in a shaded corner. They also take a little longer to acclimate, so you must watch it closely. It is probably a good idea that, for at least a week, to blow the mushroom, especially at its base, with a gentle water current, once or twice a day, using a turkey baster. Good luck!

 

[madequity]

"Mushroomcorals" thanks for the advice. Would placement in this spot of my tank be good do you think?

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=920254

 

[jpgwold]

Where are you getting that shipped from? It's really nice!!

 

[madequity]

Atlantis Aquarium in CA.

 

[mushroomcorals]

Yes, the spot looks good - just make sure the mushroom will not face straight up to the light, but towards the front glass. Boy, you have plenty of light for that small tank. Good luck!

 

[madequity]

So the yuma I bought perished while still at the seller. Luckily they got a similar one in a few days later albeit slightly smaller so they threw in a nice tangerine yuma as well. Both are placed in the bottom low flow and mostly shaded spot recommended and seem to be doing very well.

Thanks for the advice guys!

 

[Blazer88]

I keep my Yuma's towards the bottom of my tank (24") under 250W MH light. I find they do well in higher light, I even keep some around the middle of the tank under direct light and they do just fine.

 

[The Beaut]

Pinks are especially touchy to bright light. Keep it shaded for as long as you can. I kept mine shaded for at least a month and then when i moved it, i still kept a paper towel on the glass hood for some shade. All in all it took about 6 weeks before direct light. It has got to be aleast 3 inches accross now and very happy.