Soloman Island Rainbow Yuma

About this coral

Soloman Island Rainbow Yuma is a mushroom coral (often sold under “Yuma” as a named variety) for reef aquariums. In practice, it’s used as a hardy, decorative soft-coral option that can be kept by many beginners, while still providing the fleshy, swaying look typical of mushroom corals. Because the exact scientific identity for “Rainbow Yuma” isn’t confirmed in the provided information, this listing is described with general, group-level mushroom coral care guidance.

Features:

• Mushroom corals are generally considered a beginner-friendly coral group with relatively low requirements compared with many stony corals
• The fleshy, tentacled appearance makes it a good choice for adding color and texture to live rock or a sand-adjacent area
• They typically prefer stable conditions and benefit from avoiding sudden swings in lighting and water chemistry
• Often responds well to moderate, indirect water movement rather than strong blasting flow
• Usually accepts common reef aquarium lighting as long as the light is not excessively intense

Specifications:

• Care level (general): Beginner-friendly (general mushroom coral group guidance)
• Light (general): Moderate to low light; avoid very intense lighting
• Water flow (general): Moderate, indirect flow (avoid strong direct blasting)
• Placement (general): On stable rock; place where the coral can attach and receive gentle, indirect flow
• Diet (general): Typically relies on photosynthesis; supplemental feeding is optional in many reef setups
• Temperature (typical reef range): About 24–27°C (75–81°F)
• Salinity (typical reef range): Approximately 1.020–1.026 specific gravity
• pH (typical reef range): About 7.8–8.5
• Alkalinity (typical reef range): About 7–11 dKH
• Calcium (typical reef range): About 380–450 ppm
• Magnesium (typical reef range): About 1,250–1,400 ppm