Elegance Coral Pink/Purple Tip
The Catalaphyllia Elegance Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) often referred to as Elegant Coral, Wonder Coral, or Ridge Coral. It is truly the most unique and interesting stony coral known. Its polyps are extended during the day showing off its vast array of color-tipped tentacles. Under actinic lighting, the fluorescent qualities are beautiful with lime green, blue, orange, or purple-tipped tentacles which vary between branched or round and bulbous shapes. The most common color variety available to aquarists is gold with pink or purple-tipped polyps.
QUICK FACTS:
ModerateScientific Name: | Catalaphyllia jardinei |
Minimum Tank Size: | |
Care Level: | Moderate |
Temperament: | Aggressive |
Water Conditions: | 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025 |
Lighting | Moderate |
Color Form: | Green, Purple, Red, Yellow |
Diet: | |
Origin: | Eastern Asia |
Family: | Caryophylliidae |
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