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The Catalaphyllia jardinei, also known as the elegance coral, is one of the most impressive LPS corals for the marine aquarium. With its long, gracefully swaying tentacles and colour variants in green, pink or rainbow, it quickly becomes an eye-catcher in the reef. For successful Catalaphyllia care, stable water parameters, moderate lighting, gentle to moderate flow and placement on a sandy substrate are especially important. Regular Catalaphyllia feeding with high-quality frozen or coral food supports healthy growth, strong polyp expansion and intense colours.
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Care at a glance
Catalaphyllia corals prefer stable water parameters, moderate lighting and gentle, indirect flow. With enough space and a calm environment, they develop their long polyps and impressive colour intensity to the full.
These details are intended as a guide. Always watch how each individual coral responds and adjust light, flow and placement as needed.
With stable water parameters and a suitable spot, Catalaphyllia can be kept successfully in the long term. Slow acclimation is particularly important.
Moderate lighting promotes natural polyp expansion. Overly intense lighting can lead to stress and reduced expansion.
Gentle, indirect flow ensures a good supply without putting constant stress on the long polyps.
Regular feeding with mysis, artemia or other fine frozen food can further support vitality, growth and polyp development.
Catalaphyllia should be placed on the sand bed or an open area with enough distance from other corals so that the long polyps can expand freely.
Under stable conditions, Catalaphyllia grows steadily and over time reaches an impressive size with long, strong polyps.
More about Catalaphyllia
Catalaphyllia combines an exceptional appearance with comparatively uncomplicated care. Its long, elegantly swaying tentacles and intense colouration make it one of the most popular LPS corals in the reef aquarium.
With stable water parameters and a suitable spot, it develops impressive polyp expansion and remains a fascinating eye-catcher for many years. That is why Catalaphyllia is one of the most sought-after LPS corals among experienced reef keepers and ambitious beginners alike.
Catalaphyllia, also known as the elegance coral, is one of the most impressive LPS corals in the reef aquarium. With its long, elegantly swaying tentacles, strong colours and distinctive appearance, it quickly becomes the centrepiece of any reef.
From bright green, pink and violet to multicoloured variants, Catalaphyllia captivates with its exceptional appearance. With appropriate care it develops impressive polyp expansion and brings plenty of movement to the aquarium.
Catalaphyllia prefers stable water parameters and consistently high water quality. Fluctuations in temperature, salinity or carbonate hardness should be avoided as far as possible.
Recommended guideline values:
• Temperature: 24–26 °C
• Salinity: 34–35 PSU or 1.025–1.026
• pH: 8.0–8.4
• Carbonate hardness: 7.5–9 dKH
• Calcium: 400–450 mg/l
• Magnesium: 1,250–1,400 mg/l
• Nitrate: 5–15 mg/l
• Phosphate: 0.03–0.10 mg/l
Catalaphyllia prefers low to moderate lighting and gentle, indirect flow. Excessive water movement can put constant stress on the long tentacles and prevent full expansion.
Occasional feeding with mysis, artemia or other fine frozen food can further promote growth, vitality and colour development.
Catalaphyllia is ideally placed on the sand bed or a flat, soft surface. There, the delicate tissue can expand fully without coming into contact with sharp-edged rock.
Leave enough space between neighbouring corals. The long tentacles can spread widely and develop sweeper tentacles at night. An open spot prevents injuries and ensures optimal development.
New animals should be acclimated slowly to the existing lighting to avoid stress during acclimation.
Low to moderate lighting supports strong colours and healthy polyp expansion. Flow should be gentle and indirect so that the tentacles can move naturally without constant stress.
Regular feeding with mysis, artemia or special LPS food can support growth and colour development. Under stable conditions, Catalaphyllia develops large, strong polyps and remains an impressive centrepiece of the reef aquarium for many years.
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