Ricordea Yuma tank mates
Ricordea yuma
5 rated pairings from the Ricordea Yuma care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Ricordea Yuma needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful reef fish that won't disturb corals and thrive in similar low-flow conditions
Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that stay near rockwork and won't damage delicate coral polyps
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Non-aggressive invertebrates that help maintain water quality without bothering mushroom corals
Pajama Cardinalfish
Sphaeramia nematoptera
30 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Nocturnal, peaceful fish that occupy different zones and won't compete with corals
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Also recommended alongside Ricordea Yuma
Species whose own guides list Ricordea Yuma as a tank mate.
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