NEON TIP ELEGANCE

Neon Tip Elegance Coral

Transform Your Tank with Electric Color That Demands Attention

Looking for a showpiece that earns a second look... The Neon Tip Elegance (Catalaphyllia jardinei) is one of the most visually arresting large-polyp stony corals available in the reef hobby — and a truly exceptional specimen is genuinely hard to source. Those luminous, fluorescent-tipped tentacles sweep outward with an almost hypnotic rhythm, creating a living centerpiece that no artificial décor can replicate. This is the kind of addition that defines a reef tank.

Elegance corals are fast growers under stable conditions and develop a commanding presence over time, expanding their sweeper tentacles well beyond the colony's skeletal base during feeding and peak flow. They reward attentive aquarists with rapid tissue extension and vivid color payoff — a clear indicator of a thriving, well-kept marine aquarium. Place them on a sandy substrate with moderate, indirect flow and watch the transformation unfold.

QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE

• Common Name: Neon Tip Elegance Coral
• Current Size: Medium (approx. 3–5 inches expanded)
• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive — long sweeper tentacles; keep space between neighbors
• Diet: Photosynthetic (zooxanthellate); benefits from target feeding meaty foods (mysis, enriched brine, marine paste) 2–3x per week
• Reef Safe: With caution — maintain adequate spacing from adjacent corals
• Water Conditions: Temp 75–79°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | Alk 8–10 dKH | Ca 400–450 ppm | Low to moderate flow | Moderate, indirect lighting (PAR 50–150)

WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?

Every Neon Tip Elegance we offer is ethically sourced, quarantined in our Miami facility, and fully conditioned — eating well and showing vigorous polyp extension — before it ever ships to your home aquarium. At The Coral Boutique, we don't ship until we're confident your new reef tank centerpiece is ready to thrive.