- Name:
Aussie Blue Tip Elegance Coral
(View AKA's) - Family: Caryophylliidae
- Species: Catalaphyllia
- Scientific Name: Catalaphyllia sp
General info about Aussie Blue Tip Elegance Coral
The Aussie Blue Tip 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 Blue Tip Elegance Coral, it is predominantly colored green pink tentacles with blue tips. This are the water parameters for cultivating Aussie Blue Tip 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 Blue Tip Elegance Coral Diet & Nutrition
While the Aussie Blue Tip 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 Blue Tip Elegance Coral
A mature tank is highly recommened in cultivating Aussie Blue Tip 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 Blue Tip Elegance Coral
The Aussie Blue Tip Elegance Coral requires moderate lighting and low to medium waterflow.
Aussie Blue Tip Elegance Coral Origin
The Aussie Blue Tip 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 Blue Tip Elegance Coral
Aussie Blue Tip Elegance Coral are purely marine species. Therefore, salinity must be entirely maintained from 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
How to Acclimate Aussie Blue Tip Elegance Coral
Aussie Blue Tip Elegance Coral are purely marine species. Therefore, salinity must be entirely maintained from 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Aussie Blue Tip Elegance Coral
The long tentacles of the Aussie Blue Tip 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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| Aussie Blue Tip Elegance Coral | Catalaphyllia | Caryophylliidae | Catalaphyllia sp | The Aussie Blue Tip 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 Blue Tip Elegance Coral, it is predominantly colored green pink tentacles with blue tips. This are the water parameters for cultivating Aussie Blue Tip Elegance Coral:
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