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Picture of an Elegance Coral
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Picture of an Elegance Coral, Catalaphyllia jardinei

Catalaphyllia jardinei


Elegance Coral
Large Polyp Stony Corals Index

Description:
   The Elegance coral is a common coral that normally rests in the substrate. This coral is probably the most popular stony coral because it is easy to care for. It comes in several different colors, and usually has bright pink tips that glow under blue or ultraviolet light.

Lighting - Water flow:
   Although strong currents are not appreciated, some water movement is required. It requires medium to strong light. They can be fed occasionally.

Difficulty of Care:
   This coral is easy to care for, it can be recommended to beginners.

Aggressiveness:
   This coral sends out sweeper tentacles that can be quite strong. They will expand a surprising amount so leave plenty of room (at least 6 inches) around this coral.


Latest Comments

Elegance corals back in the day were fairly hardy to keep but in the coming years they have been more and more difficult to keep. Most people think this is because they are now more rare on the usual areas of the reef and come from deeper down on the slopes. Take care in the specimen that you are purchasing. Make sure it is not damaged and in top shape. Damaged elegance corals tend to die very quickly.
Curtis LeBlanc
2006-08-21

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