{"product_id":"elegance-coral-neon-with-blue-tips","title":"Elegance coral ( neon with blue tips)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Elegance coral is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Polyp Stony (LPS) coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is one of the most recognizable and beautiful LPS corals because of its long, flowing tentacles and vibrant colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalaphyllia jardinei\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Euphylliidae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually forms a single large fleshy polyp over a hard calcium skeleton.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn elegance coral has:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong, flowing tentacles that can sway dramatically in the current.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright colors including green, purple, pink, blue, gold, and bi-color varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large fleshy body that inflates during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA hard skeleton underneath that provides its structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy elegance corals expand several times larger than their skeleton and have sticky tentacles that readily capture food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate (80–150 PAR is a good starting point)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate, indirect flow. Strong flow can damage the tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sand bed is usually preferred, though some can be placed on stable rock if the tissue is protected.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–26°C (75–79°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.025–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–9 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 400–450 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1250–1400 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough they get much of their energy from their symbiotic algae, they benefit from feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMysis shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely chopped shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKrill pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef roids or similar powdered coral foods (occasionally)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed about once or twice per week for best growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAggression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegance corals are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efairly aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey have long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLeave \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–30 cm (6–12 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of space around them.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible Tank Mates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally compatible with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClownfish (many will host in them)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGobies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlennies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTangs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost reef-safe invertebrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid placing delicate corals within reach of its tentacles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a Reef Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany reef keepers consider the elegance coral a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshowpiece coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e because:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt becomes a focal point in the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has graceful movement similar to torch corals but with a unique appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is hardy once established, particularly Australian specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Inverts Bay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47794442436747,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/8578\/9835\/files\/FullSizeRender.jpg?v=1783045209","url":"https:\/\/ca9ea5-6d.myshopify.com\/fr\/products\/elegance-coral-neon-with-blue-tips","provider":"Inverts Bay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}