Pink Hippo Yuma Mushroom WYSIWYG

Lush Corals presents the Pink Hippo Yuma Mushroom

This WYSIWYG frag is in excellent health and has gone through our two stage in-house quarantine process to ensure our customers receive heathy and pest free coral.  

The frag is photographed on a 3/4" frag plug for sizing.

ABOUT YUMA MUSHROOM CORAL

Yuma Mushroom corals are vibrant, hardy soft corals known for their striking colors and unique, circular shape. With a fleshy cap and long, flowing tentacles, they add bold pops of color to reef tanks. Yumas are relatively easy to care for, thriving in low to moderate light and gentle water flow, making them a great choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists.

Lighting Requirements for Yuma Mushroom Coral

Yuma Mushroom corals thrive under low to moderate lighting. They prefer indirect light and can become stressed or lose color under intense lighting.

• Ideal PAR Range:
  50–150 PAR
  
  

• 50–100 PAR: Ideal for low to moderate light areas, such as shaded parts of the tank.
  
  

• 100–150 PAR: Works well in areas with moderate light but should be avoided in direct, intense light zones.
  
  

• Spectrum:
  
  

• Yuma Mushrooms benefit from a blue-dominant spectrum (420–470nm), which enhances their natural colors.
  
  

• A full-spectrum light with a balance of blue and white is also suitable, but should not be too intense.
  
  

• Lighting Type:
  
  

• Yuma Mushrooms do well under LEDs, T5HO, or metal halide lighting as long as the intensity is kept in the lower range of the PAR.
  
  

• Placement Tips:
  
  

• Position them in the lower to mid-level sections of your tank, where light intensity is gentle and not overwhelming.

Water Flow Requirements for Yuma Mushroom Coral

Yuma Mushroom corals prefer gentle to moderate, indirect water flow. They thrive in areas with light movement, but too strong of a current can cause them to retract or detach from the substrate.

• Flow Type:
  
  

• Gentle to moderate flow is ideal.
  
  

• The flow should be enough to keep their surface clean but not so strong that it causes the coral to move or retract.
  
  

• Why It Matters:
  Proper flow ensures that nutrients and oxygen are delivered to the coral while preventing debris from accumulating on the surface. Too much flow can cause stress, while too little can hinder healthy extension.
  
  

• Placement Tips:
  
  

Position them in areas with gentle flow such as the lower or middle sections of the tank, away from direct, powerful currents.