Ultra Aussie Purple Tip Elegance Coral
Transform Your Tank with Australian Elegance in Full Color
Looking for a true showstopper from the Indo-Pacific? The Ultra Aussie Purple Tip Elegance (Catalaphyllia jardinei) is one of the most visually dramatic LPS corals available in the hobby — and the Australian variant is in a class of its own. Deep green tentacles tipped in vivid violet extend in sweeping, fluid motion that turns any reef tank into something truly extraordinary. This is a collector-grade specimen that commands attention the moment it opens.
Elegance corals are renowned for their impressive extension and expressive feeding response, making them one of the most rewarding large polyp stony corals to keep. A well-settled specimen can expand to several times its skeletal size, creating a lush, almost hypnotic presence in your saltwater aquarium. They thrive with moderate flow, low-to-moderate lighting, and regular target feeding — and they will reward that attention with growth and color that only improves over time.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name:Ultra Aussie Purple Tip Elegance Coral
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Current Size:Varies — listed size reflects skeletal diameter at time of shipment
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Care Level:Moderate
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Temperament:Semi-aggressive — extended sweeper tentacles can reach neighboring corals
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Diet:Photosynthetic (Zooxanthellae) + benefits greatly from target feeding (mysis, small meaty foods, coral-specific blends) 2–3x per week
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Reef Safe:With caution — provide adequate spacing from other corals
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Water Conditions:Temp 76–79°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | Alk 8–9.5 dKH | Cal 400–450 ppm | Mag 1250–1350 ppm | Low-to-moderate flow, low-to-moderate PAR (50–100)
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every specimen from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and carefully conditioned in our Miami facility — we don't ship until it's eating, extending fully, and ready to thrive in your home aquarium. When you buy Ultra Aussie Purple Tip Elegance online from us, you're getting a specimen that's already proven itself.
