Yellow Tip Aussie Elegance Coral

Catalaphyllia sp

Saltwater Coral Species Group: Catalaphyllia Family: Caryophylliidae

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Water parameters

Temp 76-80 F Temperature

Maintaining a stable and appropriate temperature is critical for the survival of aquatic life.

 pH 7.8 - 8.4 potential of Hydrogen

Measuring the acidity or alkalinity of water on a 0–14 scale, where 7 is neutral, 7 is alkaline.

 NO3 1-20 ppm Nitrate

While less toxic than ammonia, high nitrate levels (above 40–80 ppm) are important to monitor because they can cause fish stress, stunted growth, and harmful algae blooms.

 NO2 <0.0001 ppm Nitrite

It is a highly toxic, intermediate compound in the nitrogen cycle produced from broken-down ammonia

 PO4 0.01 - 0.1 ppm Phosphate

It is essential for plant development but must be managed, as excess levels trigger nuisance algae blooms and inhibit coral calcification.

 NH3 <0.1 ppm Ammonia

It is the primary killer of aquarium fish, causing gill damage, stress, and death

 Ca 380 - 450 ppm Calcium

Supporting the growth, skeletal structure, and shell formation of corals, mollusks, crustaceans, and coralline algae

 KH 8 - 12 dKH Alkalinity

It acts as a shield, neutralizing acids to prevent dangerous pH "crashes" that can harm fish, corals, and plants.

 Mg 1200 - 1400 ppm Magnesium

It enables coral growth by supporting skeletal formation, assists in metabolic processes, and ensures that calcium is available for corals, clams, and coralline algae.

 SG 1.023 - 1.026 SG Salinity

Essential for maintaining stable, natural water parameters, proper osmoregulation, and stress-free environments for marine fish and corals

 ORP 250 - 400 mV Oxidation-Reduction Potential

A higher positive mV indicates clean, oxygen-rich water with high water quality, while low readings indicate high pollution.

About Yellow Tip Aussie Elegance Coral

General information

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

This is the water parameters for cultivating Yellow Tip 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

Diet & nutrition

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

Determining sex

A mature tank is highly recommended in cultivating Yellow Tip 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 soft rubble to prevent flesh irritation.

Breeding & spawning

The Yellow Tip Aussie Elegance Coral requires moderate lighting and low to medium water flow.

Cautions

The Yellow Tip Aussie Elegance Coral has aggressive behavior. 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.

Acclimation process

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

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