Red_Blenny's 12gal *soon to be* Ricordea Species tank.

[Deleted User 4]

Probably because hurricane season is coming. Hate to be collecting R. Flordias during a tropical storms. You can always try aquascapers or ebay.

 

Nah, those cost way more than what I can get for at my lfs. Well, the ebay packs are good but I want to try just one piece 1st. Test it out in my tank.

[Red_Blenny]

Nah, those cost way more than what I can get for at my lfs. Well, the ebay packs are good but I want to try just one piece 1st. Test it out in my tank.

 

You'll stumble across one. Patience is key

[Deleted User 4]

You'll stumble across one. Patience is key

 

Yeah, I know I will. I'm not going back to pulsing xenias anymore. They can suck it. 2 tries was enough.

[Deleted User 4]

Fudge.....

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Grade-Dark-Orange-Yuma-Live-Coral-WYSIWYG-/350849833106?pt=Coral_and_Live_Rock&hash=item51b0479892

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Grade-Dark-Orange-Yuma-Live-Coral-WYSIWYG-/350849833307?pt=Coral_and_Live_Rock&hash=item51b047995b

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Grade-Dark-Orange-Yuma-Live-Coral-WYSIWYG-/261260067554?pt=Coral_and_Live_Rock&hash=item3cd45042e2

[Red_Blenny]

Fudge.....

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Grade-Dark-Orange-Yuma-Live-Coral-WYSIWYG-/350849833106?pt=Coral_and_Live_Rock&hash=item51b0479892

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Grade-Dark-Orange-Yuma-Live-Coral-WYSIWYG-/350849833307?pt=Coral_and_Live_Rock&hash=item51b047995b

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Grade-Dark-Orange-Yuma-Live-Coral-WYSIWYG-/261260067554?pt=Coral_and_Live_Rock&hash=item3cd45042e2

 

 

....Tempting buuuut I'm looking for a true red (like bloody Red) yuma aaand I'm saving up for a custom fuge/sump for my tank.

[Deleted User 4]

....Tempting buuuut I'm looking for a true red (like bloody Red) yuma aaand I'm saving up for a custom fuge/sump for my tank.

 

Yeah, and for me....lolol.

[Red_Blenny]

Yeah, and for me....lolol.

 

lol, gonna go for it?

[Deleted User 4]

lol, gonna go for it?

 

Lolol if I had the money in paypal....besides I get free shipping from that seller.

[Red_Blenny]

Lolol if I had the money in paypal....besides I get free shipping from that seller.

 

Lucky you, they ignored my messages... but that's probably like I messaged them about free shipping 2-3 years ago and I didn't buy anything afterwards lol.

 

Actually, it's a good thing I don't get free shipping. Cause that's like a slippery slope for me.

[Deleted User 4]

Lolol yeah I guess.

[Red_Blenny]

Update: Had a heat wave around early September. Forgot to turn on the fan before I left school and when I came back home around 9pm, my tank was 86*. So, RIP Pink Lemonade, Strawberry Shortcake, Hellfire, and unknown RR acro .

Month later, I noticed my snails were slowly dying off, especially when they wander to the left side of the tank... So I became suspicious I might have a polyclad flatworm. Since I lost a good amount of acros and I've been complaning about how I can't have super high flow because of the sandbed, I decided to tear down the tank to get rid of the sand and to confirm my suspicion...

 

Lo and behold, a Polyclad Flatworm:

 

 

 

So atm, my tank is sandless. Haven't had time to take an update picture of it but since school is taking up most of my time now, my tank will probably be mostly Ricordea dominate....

[Nano sapiens]

Looks like I missed this tank thread before now. Sorry to see the flatworm's destruction

 

On the brighter side, you have some nice Ricordia. How are the very cool pink Yumas doing?

[Red_Blenny]

Looks like I missed this tank thread before now. Sorry to see the flatworm's destruction

 

On the brighter side, you have some nice Ricordia. How are the very cool pink Yumas doing?

 

Coming from you, Thanks! I love how you have a carpet of Ricordeas.

 

My pink Yuma is doing very well and I'm pleased to say that it did not shift into an orange color. I'm in the lookout for some interesting Ricordea morphs (hoping Reef Gardner or my usual LFS will have a crazy shipment of unique Ricordea morphs)

 

 

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A few weeks ago, I also picked up some Ricordea Floridas from Cherry Corals. So far, they're nice but not as nice as the pictures. I'm hopeful that they'll color up nicely in a few months.

 

 

 

>>>Edit, moved the pics from Cherry Coral to post #72, somewhere at the end<<<<

 

 

 

 

 

Also picked up a Fungia Fralinae from Cherry Corals. I love how they're big, puffy, and.... tentacle-ly

 

I'll probably take some actual pictures once I'm done with fall semester and by then, these rics will color up nicely.

[Illuiix]

Look at the 1st picture.

 

http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/living-reef-orlando/121427-wysiwyg-update-large-polyp-stony-have-large-soft-polyps-master-scolys-symphyllia-wilsoni-more.html

 

http://www.3reef.com/forums/aqua-sd/new-shipment-sweet-gorgeous-stuff-112867.html#.UmI4FRCFsoM

 

http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A2KJke2YN2JSG2gA7ySJzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTFyZ3AxZmRiBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1nBG9pZANiZGViODM1YWE3OTA2NTNiOTFhOTRkNjA0ZGFmNzc5ZQRncG9zAzE0?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dmaster%2Bscoly%26fr%3Dyfp-t-900%26fr2%3Dpiv-web%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D14&w=800&h=800&imgurl=i24.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc45%2FStoneyscoral%2FCherryCorals2013%2FCHE_9604_zps12d10a76.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reef2reef.com%2Fforums%2Fcherry-corals%2F118919-crazy-new-favia-acans-pectinia-master-scoly.html&size=230.2KB&name=Thread%3A+Crazy+new+favia%2C+acans%2C+pectinia%2C+and+a+%3Cb%3Emaster+scoly%3C%2Fb%3E&p=master+scoly&oid=bdeb835aa790653b91a94d604daf779e&fr2=piv-web&fr=yfp-t-900&tt=Thread%3A+Crazy+new+favia%2C+acans%2C+pectinia%2C+and+a+%3Cb%3Emaster+scoly%3C%2Fb%3E&b=0∋=128&no=14&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=135cgjhga&sigb=136rrc38v&sigi=12lgm6vvd&.crumb=hBxBHD7yRNX&fr=yfp-t-900

 

http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A2KJkPrgOWJSnHsAWk6JzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTFxNWp1bmk4BHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1nBG9pZAM1ZWZlNjE0ZmJlOGUyOTI2ZDZkMTliOWYxZTUxODE2OARncG9zAzU-?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dmaster%2Bscolymia%26sado%3D1%26n%3D30%26ei%3Dutf-8%26fr%3Dyfp-t-900%26fr2%3Dsg-gac%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D5&w=1024&h=768&imgurl=digital-reefs.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F12%2Ftacscoly.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fdigital-reefs.com%2F%3Fp%3D4213&size=226.8KB&name=Jaw-Dropping+%E2%80%98Ultra+Master%E2%80%99+%3Cb%3EScolymia+%3C%2Fb%3EAt+TAC+|+Digital-Reefs+...&p=master+scolymia&oid=5efe614fbe8e2926d6d19b9f1e518168&fr2=sg-gac&fr=yfp-t-900&tt=Jaw-Dropping+%E2%80%98Ultra+Master%E2%80%99+%3Cb%3EScolymia+%3C%2Fb%3EAt+TAC+|+Digital-Reefs+...&b=0∋=128&no=5&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=110pa5dc0&sigb=13s4jqfdv&sigi=11p4ofmtk&.crumb=hBxBHD7yRNX&fr=yfp-t-900

 

http://blog.aquanerd.com/2013/06/unique-corals-supernova-scolymia.html

 

http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/23738-masters-rainbows-and-ultras/

 

4th one.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/five-ridiculous-scolymia-australis

 

Notice how perfectly round it is.

[buddythelion]

You've got the sickest collection of rics, both florida and yumas. PIcs of the cherry pieces, I really wanted those as well since they're so unique. That big mama watermelon yuma still alive?

[Nano sapiens]

Coming from you, Thanks! I love how you have a carpet of Ricordeas.

 

My pink Yuma is doing very well and I'm pleased to say that it did not shift into an orange color. I'm in the lookout for some interesting Ricordea morphs (hoping Reef Gardner or my usual LFS will have a crazy shipment of unique Ricordea morphs)

 

 

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A few weeks ago, I also picked up some Ricordea Floridas from Cherry Corals. So far, they're nice but not as nice as the pictures. I'm hopeful that they'll color up nicely in a few months.

 

Those are some nice Ric pics. Hope they color up for you. Very interesting Fungia, too.

[ninjamyst]

we both have an addiction to rics =)

[buddythelion]

I want like a whole sand bed full of them. Is that a bit crazy? LOL

[Nano sapiens]

I want like a whole sand bed full of them. Is that a bit crazy? LOL

 

Yes it is, but we all understand

 

I'm on my way there. I started to chop off some of the larger heads to give light to some of the smaller Rics on the LR, so now my SB is starting to fill up. My son has first dips on them, though.

[Squared]

let me know when those rics have babies! lol nice

[Red_Blenny]

Look at the 1st picture.

 

http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/living-reef-orlando/121427-wysiwyg-update-large-polyp-stony-have-large-soft-polyps-master-scolys-symphyllia-wilsoni-more.html

 

http://www.3reef.com/forums/aqua-sd/new-shipment-sweet-gorgeous-stuff-112867.html#.UmI4FRCFsoM

 

http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A2KJke2YN2JSG2gA7ySJzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTFyZ3AxZmRiBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1nBG9pZANiZGViODM1YWE3OTA2NTNiOTFhOTRkNjA0ZGFmNzc5ZQRncG9zAzE0?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dmaster%2Bscoly%26fr%3Dyfp-t-900%26fr2%3Dpiv-web%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D14&w=800&h=800&imgurl=i24.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc45%2FStoneyscoral%2FCherryCorals2013%2FCHE_9604_zps12d10a76.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reef2reef.com%2Fforums%2Fcherry-corals%2F118919-crazy-new-favia-acans-pectinia-master-scoly.html&size=230.2KB&name=Thread%3A+Crazy+new+favia%2C+acans%2C+pectinia%2C+and+a+%3Cb%3Emaster+scoly%3C%2Fb%3E&p=master+scoly&oid=bdeb835aa790653b91a94d604daf779e&fr2=piv-web&fr=yfp-t-900&tt=Thread%3A+Crazy+new+favia%2C+acans%2C+pectinia%2C+and+a+%3Cb%3Emaster+scoly%3C%2Fb%3E&b=0∋=128&no=14&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=135cgjhga&sigb=136rrc38v&sigi=12lgm6vvd&.crumb=hBxBHD7yRNX&fr=yfp-t-900

 

http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A2KJkPrgOWJSnHsAWk6JzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTFxNWp1bmk4BHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1nBG9pZAM1ZWZlNjE0ZmJlOGUyOTI2ZDZkMTliOWYxZTUxODE2OARncG9zAzU-?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dmaster%2Bscolymia%26sado%3D1%26n%3D30%26ei%3Dutf-8%26fr%3Dyfp-t-900%26fr2%3Dsg-gac%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D5&w=1024&h=768&imgurl=digital-reefs.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F12%2Ftacscoly.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fdigital-reefs.com%2F%3Fp%3D4213&size=226.8KB&name=Jaw-Dropping+%E2%80%98Ultra+Master%E2%80%99+%3Cb%3EScolymia+%3C%2Fb%3EAt+TAC+|+Digital-Reefs+...&p=master+scolymia&oid=5efe614fbe8e2926d6d19b9f1e518168&fr2=sg-gac&fr=yfp-t-900&tt=Jaw-Dropping+%E2%80%98Ultra+Master%E2%80%99+%3Cb%3EScolymia+%3C%2Fb%3EAt+TAC+|+Digital-Reefs+...&b=0∋=128&no=5&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=110pa5dc0&sigb=13s4jqfdv&sigi=11p4ofmtk&.crumb=hBxBHD7yRNX&fr=yfp-t-900

 

http://blog.aquanerd.com/2013/06/unique-corals-supernova-scolymia.html

 

http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/23738-masters-rainbows-and-ultras/

 

4th one.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/five-ridiculous-scolymia-australis

 

Notice how perfectly round it is.

I like the 3rd and the 5th link. For the Advanceaquarist link, I like #2 and #5.... buuut for the first link, that large red "Habanero Cycloseris" is drool worthy.

 

Lol, I know you hate plates but I'd take that over any master scoly... but not over a super bright yellow/gold Scoly like this one:

 

Or these:

http://s30.photobucket.com/user/catnipbart1/media/YellowScoly2.jpg.html'>

 

 

Or even a nice red one:

 

You've got the sickest collection of rics, both florida and yumas. PIcs of the cherry pieces, I really wanted those as well since they're so unique. That big mama watermelon yuma still alive?

Dude, you got the sickest Discosoma collection. That Crimson Tide and the XTC shroom is sooooooooooo freaking badass. Plus, you have a badass zoa/paly collection... Shoulda went to RAP so I can grab a Rainbow Rhino and Cherry Novas from Cherry Corals... Free pick up and 20% discount...

 

Yup, my Watermelon Yuma is still alive. I'll post up some pics of the cherry rics soon

 

Those are some nice Ric pics. Hope they color up for you. Very interesting Fungia, too.

Thanks Nano!

 

we both have an addiction to rics =)

I know right? I've been addicted to rics waaay before SPS, but I got into SPS first. Would've been better if I started off with rics instead

 

I want like a whole sand bed full of them. Is that a bit crazy? LOL

Lol, I'm trying to aim for that. I remember seeing a guy at another forum and his floor was covered with rics in his SPS dominate tank...

 

 

Yes it is, but we all understand

 

I'm on my way there. I started to chop off some of the larger heads to give light to some of the smaller Rics on the LR, so now my SB is starting to fill up. My son has first dips on them, though.

How long did it take you to have a giant garden of rics?

 

let me know when those rics have babies! lol nice

Lol, no prob. IME, they're pretty slow growers despite the large feeding of Fauna Marin pellets.

[Red_Blenny]

Here's my Watermelon Yuma (or according to gf, Strawberry Yuma) I'm glad it didn't shift into an orange color:

http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/Red_Blenny/media/etc1/P1010133_zpsa6697049.jpg.html'>

 

Close up of Sexycoral's Pink Yuma. It gained the orange bubbles and the body finally became a nice royal purple. Also excited that it has a tiny baby! Took a good 6-8 months to color up real nicely.

http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/Red_Blenny/media/etc1/P1010135_zpsd7a8e59a.jpg.html'>

 

Top down of Sexycoral's Yuma and the other pink watermelon/strawberry yuma:

http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/Red_Blenny/media/etc1/P1010141_zps360feeeb.jpg.html'>

 

My original Ricordea garden atm:

http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/Red_Blenny/media/etc1/P1010136_zps38a09464.jpg.html'>

 

Top down:

http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/Red_Blenny/media/etc1/P1010142_zpsdd9a6590.jpg.html'>

 

 

 

Cherry Corals Rics. Yea, it's looks pretty brown/orange but I'm pretty confidant it'll color up (took like a good 6 months for my other rics to color up):

http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/Red_Blenny/media/etc1/P1010139_zps4b838dea.jpg.html'>

 

 

and a top down shot. The number besides them correlates to the one I posted earlier:

http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/Red_Blenny/media/etc1/marked_zps95cf2923.jpg.html'>

 

 

 

notes: #2, #5, and #7 are my favorite hands down, despite the bland-ish coloring ATM I'm hopeful they'll colorup nicely.

 

In my tank atm it looks like:

• #1 My gf thought it looks interesting so I picked it up. It might be similar to #6
• #2 looks like it has a blue skirt, orange/yellow bubbles and pink/reddish center.
• #3 and #4 are the same thing. Why did I buy the same ricordeas? Both are $21 total. Plus, I thought the pink center and yellow/orange bubble was interesting
• #5's yellow/orange bubble, purple skirt and pink/red center. The mouth is interesting; it's currently YELLOW but I won't be surprised if it shift into a green color.
• #6, kinda curious if it's close to #1.
• #7, Shoot, I had to get this one. Pink/red center + gold/yellow bubbles = something I've never seen. So far the mouth is still white so I'm curious what it'll become in the future. I'm hopeful that it'll stay yellow/gold (but I heard that there's no such thing as a true yellow/gold ricordea)

 

 

 

And again, here's the Cherry Coral's pictures (picture order corresponds to the numbering):

#1

 

#2:

 

#3:

 

#4:

 

#5:

 

#6:

 

#7:

[Nano sapiens]

How long did it take you to have a giant garden of rics?

 

Tank is over five years old, so I'd say 4 years or so. They really took off in the last year when I got the glutonous Clownfish and started feeding more.

 

The Yumas seem to grow in spurts directly related to how much dissolved material is in the water and how often they are fed. But even under ideal conditions they take their sweet time growing.

[Red_Blenny]

Tank is over five years old, so I'd say 4 years or so. They really took off in the last year when I got the glutonous Clownfish and started feeding more.

 

The Yumas seem to grow in spurts directly related to how much dissolved material is in the water and how often they are fed. But even under ideal conditions they take their sweet time growing.

 

Yea, I noticed that I have not seen Ricordea Floridas sprouting out babies. I realized that when I buy R. Floridas, they're usually come in with 2-3 mouths per body and under the right conditions, they'll split into seperate bodies...

... Makes me wonder if R. Floridas expand their 'foot', like R. Yumas...

 

And yea, I agree with you about the growth rate of Yumas. Even if they're fed a lot, their growth rate is slow.

[Geppetto]

Awesome Ric's! Its been a while since you posted those pictures, did they end up coloring back up?