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General info about Aussie Elegance Coral

The Aussie Elegance Coral has a close resemblance to sea anemones since they have relatively long tentacles. Regardless if night or day, their tentacles are always exposed and out showing their elegant color, especially with the right lghting rquirement.

As for the Aussie Elegance Coral, it is predominantly colored purple pink tentacles with white tips. This are the water parameters for cultivating Aussie Elegance Coral:

  • Calcium: 420 - 430 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 2.86 - 4.29 MEQ/L (8 - 12 dKH)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1280 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 -10 mg/L
  • Temperature: 72° - 78° F (22° - 26° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
  • pH: 8.1 - 8.4

Aussie Elegance Coral Diet & Nutrition

While the Aussie Elegance Coral gets it primary nourishment from a symbiotic zooxanthellae living within its tissues, they require supplemental feeding like the addition of mysis or brine shrimp. We also recommend the addition of dissolved nutrients.

Fragging / Propagating Aussie Elegance Coral

A mature tank is highly recommened in cultivating Aussie Elegance Coral. They should be set on the bottom part of the tank. In setting them, make sure to place their skeletal foundation to a soft rubble to prevent flesh irritation.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Aussie Elegance Coral

The Aussie Elegance Coral requires moderate lighting and low to medium waterflow.

Aussie Elegance Coral Origin

The Aussie Elegance Coral can be found in the waters of Western Central Atlantic and in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. They are now considered as a vulnerable species and has been listed under Appendix II of the CITES list, which means that their international trade is monitored.

Caution Should be Taken with Aussie Elegance Coral

The Aussie Elegance Coral has an aggressive behaviour. So, you have to give them ample space between corals. This is on top of the fact that their long tentacles can sting and invade nearby polyps.

How to Acclimate Aussie Elegance Coral

Aussie Elegance Coral are purely marine species. Therefore, salinity must be entirely maintained from 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

 

Stinging Tentacles on Aussie Elegance Coral

The long tentacles of the Aussie Elegance Coral are considered sweeper tentacles. This means that it will try to reach nearby coral polyps while invading their colony. You also have to remember that their stinging tentacles can also irritate a human flesh. So, wearing gloves in handling them is highly recommended.

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Name Species Family Scientific Name More Detail Added by
Aussie Elegance Coral Catalaphyllia Caryophylliidae Catalaphyllia sp

The Aussie Elegance Coral has a close resemblance to sea anemones since they have relatively long tentacles. Regardless if night or day, their tentacles are always exposed and out showing their elegant color, especially with the right lghting rquirement.

As for the Aussie Elegance Coral, it is predominantly colored purple pink tentacles with white tips. This are the water parameters for cultivating Aussie Elegance Coral:

  • Calcium: 420 - 430 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 2.86 - 4.29 MEQ/L (8 - 12 dKH)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1280 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 -10 mg/L
  • Temperature: 72° - 78° F (22° - 26° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
  • pH: 8.1 - 8.4
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