Ricordias and Yuma Rare and Common colors?

vdituri · 11-08-2007, 01:47 AM

Anyone now what are the most common Ricordias and Yumas and what colors are considered rarest?

Some kind of spectrum from common to rare (left to right would be cool)
I see all kinds of colors, but before I go shopping for one I would like to be armed with info before getting duped for a "rare" color. I know the combo color combos and rainbows are more expensive.

Any info guys?

Craig Manoukian · 11-08-2007, 01:53 AM

Reds and blues are hard to come by. Greens and oranges seem faitly common.

vdituri · 11-08-2007, 01:55 AM

Is that for both Rics and Yumas?

I saw a blue ric online for $20 and thought blue would be harder to find, but I know Yumas are a different story all together.

Cassette87 · 11-08-2007, 01:58 AM

What craig said

With the R. florida you have:
Rare - Yellow
Uncommon - Blue, Bright orange
Common - Greens, pale orange/brown

With R. yuma:

Rare- Hot Colors/Combo Colors
Common - Pale Purple/Greenish colors. Most pale colors

This is around Chicago at least

Hope this helps!

flricordia · 11-08-2007, 10:33 PM

Yes, I would agree. Yumas in the red to purple range seem to bring the most attentiona nd price.
Personally I think the lemon Florida ricordias are kind of rare. Unfortunatly they seem to turn green once in my tank for a time.

Craig Manoukian · 11-09-2007, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flricordia

I think the lemon Florida ricordias are kind of rare. Unfortunatly they seem to turn green once in my tank for a time.

Is this due to differences between tank lighting and natural sun light?

Triggerjay · 11-09-2007, 02:18 AM

So what would this be considered?

Or this?

I have two of the blues, and am going to offer one up for the next round robin.. I don't know if they are floridas, or yumas...as I don't know the difference..

Jason

vdituri · 11-09-2007, 02:22 AM

I just asked a guy this weekend that very question cause I've been confused for a while.

He said the biggest difference is the size of the bumps. Large bumps are yumas and small bumps are ricordeas.

But if the yuma is unhappy then its bumps might not be fully inflated.
So the top one looks like a yuma and the bottom looks like a ricordea.

Love that bottom one!

Triggerjay · 11-09-2007, 02:27 AM

ok, now I am confused. I thought they were both ricordeas, and one was a ricordea yuma, and the other a ricordea florida? I have seen the term yumas & rics used to compare, but arent they meaning, floridas & yumas? Sorry,.. just a little confused on the terminology...

Jason

vdituri · 11-09-2007, 02:30 AM

That would still make sense.
If the general rule of thumb is to call ricordea yumas - Yumas
and ricordea floridia - Ric's or general ricordeas.

This is why the experts use Latin. lol

Pluse we already have a bunch of floridians around this site.

Triggerjay · 11-09-2007, 02:34 AM

Oh yeah.,,, I changed some settings on my camera, (don't know which one!)and the top ric is actually bright blue, not green as it appears in the pic..

Jason

Techno-Vicki · 11-09-2007, 02:41 AM

I agree with much of what was said above with a few exceptions:
I have both Floridas and Yumas and have been frustrated myself with them. First, if you are not careful with the Yumas, they are easy to kill, the green shades (much cheeper) will die if they have much light at all (I killed a few). Also, I have a pink yuma that is 4 inches across and is rare. I have several 2 inch bright oranges that were about 1/2 the price at the wholesaler, so yes they are not as rare but will run you from 70 to 150 dollars depending on the store and the size. The dull colors will run any where from 25 to 75 again depending on size and LFS pricing.

Floridas I have found little difference in these, except the greens (again light sensitive) are less. You can buy them on the web for about 16 to 25 dollars for small ones of about any color. I purchased my rock of bright orange for 14 per leaf at wholesale cost. It was a costly rock. I have worked on propagating them, and I lost several in the first 2 trys. I finally have it down and am slowly propagating them. I am not propagating the Yumas at this time.

Good luck

Craig Manoukian · 11-09-2007, 02:44 AM

Pics Vicki?

Techno-Vicki · 11-09-2007, 02:48 AM

Ok, let me go find them.

Craig Manoukian · 11-09-2007, 03:02 AM

Your the best Vicki, TIA!

11-08-2007, 01:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Ricordias and Yuma Rare and Common colors? Anyone now what are the most common Ricordias and Yumas and what colors are considered rarest? Some kind of spectrum from common to rare (left to right would be cool) I see all kinds of colors, but before I go shopping for one I would like to be armed with info before getting duped for a "rare" color. I know the combo color combos and rainbows are more expensive. Any info guys? __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

11-08-2007, 01:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ricordias and Yuma Rare and Common colors? Reds and blues are hard to come by. Greens and oranges seem faitly common. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-08-2007, 01:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ricordias and Yuma Rare and Common colors? Is that for both Rics and Yumas? I saw a blue ric online for $20 and thought blue would be harder to find, but I know Yumas are a different story all together. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

11-08-2007, 01:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,474 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ricordias and Yuma Rare and Common colors? What craig said With the R. florida you have: Rare - Yellow Uncommon - Blue, Bright orange Common - Greens, pale orange/brown With R. yuma: Rare- Hot Colors/Combo Colors Common - Pale Purple/Greenish colors. Most pale colors This is around Chicago at least Hope this helps! __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef

11-08-2007, 10:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
flricordia Just Mike for short Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 638 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ricordias and Yuma Rare and Common colors? Yes, I would agree. Yumas in the red to purple range seem to bring the most attentiona nd price. Personally I think the lemon Florida ricordias are kind of rare. Unfortunatly they seem to turn green once in my tank for a time.

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Triggerjay Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 2,071 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ricordias and Yuma Rare and Common colors? So what would this be considered? Or this? I have two of the blues, and am going to offer one up for the next round robin.. I don't know if they are floridas, or yumas...as I don't know the difference.. Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

11-09-2007, 02:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ricordias and Yuma Rare and Common colors? I just asked a guy this weekend that very question cause I've been confused for a while. He said the biggest difference is the size of the bumps. Large bumps are yumas and small bumps are ricordeas. But if the yuma is unhappy then its bumps might not be fully inflated. So the top one looks like a yuma and the bottom looks like a ricordea. Love that bottom one! __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

11-09-2007, 02:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
Triggerjay Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 2,071 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ricordias and Yuma Rare and Common colors? ok, now I am confused. I thought they were both ricordeas, and one was a ricordea yuma, and the other a ricordea florida? I have seen the term yumas & rics used to compare, but arent they meaning, floridas & yumas? Sorry,.. just a little confused on the terminology... Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

11-09-2007, 02:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ricordias and Yuma Rare and Common colors? That would still make sense. If the general rule of thumb is to call ricordea yumas - Yumas and ricordea floridia - Ric's or general ricordeas. This is why the experts use Latin. lol Pluse we already have a bunch of floridians around this site. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

11-09-2007, 02:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
Triggerjay Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 2,071 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ricordias and Yuma Rare and Common colors? Oh yeah.,,, I changed some settings on my camera, (don't know which one!)and the top ric is actually bright blue, not green as it appears in the pic.. Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

11-09-2007, 02:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
Techno-Vicki Dancing Mandarins Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sanger, CA (on Kings River) Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ricordias and Yuma Rare and Common colors? I agree with much of what was said above with a few exceptions: I have both Floridas and Yumas and have been frustrated myself with them. First, if you are not careful with the Yumas, they are easy to kill, the green shades (much cheeper) will die if they have much light at all (I killed a few). Also, I have a pink yuma that is 4 inches across and is rare. I have several 2 inch bright oranges that were about 1/2 the price at the wholesaler, so yes they are not as rare but will run you from 70 to 150 dollars depending on the store and the size. The dull colors will run any where from 25 to 75 again depending on size and LFS pricing. Floridas I have found little difference in these, except the greens (again light sensitive) are less. You can buy them on the web for about 16 to 25 dollars for small ones of about any color. I purchased my rock of bright orange for 14 per leaf at wholesale cost. It was a costly rock. I have worked on propagating them, and I lost several in the first 2 trys. I finally have it down and am slowly propagating them. I am not propagating the Yumas at this time. Good luck __________________ "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford (1863-1947)

11-09-2007, 02:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ricordias and Yuma Rare and Common colors? Pics Vicki? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-09-2007, 02:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
Techno-Vicki Dancing Mandarins Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sanger, CA (on Kings River) Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ricordias and Yuma Rare and Common colors? Ok, let me go find them. __________________ "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford (1863-1947)

11-09-2007, 03:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ricordias and Yuma Rare and Common colors? Your the best Vicki, TIA! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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