Ultra Orange Tip Elegance WYSIWYG

Ultra Orange Tip Elegance Coral (Catalaphyllia jardinei)

Description:
The Ultra Orange Tip Elegance Coral is a breathtaking showpiece LPS coral that brings vibrant energy and movement to any reef aquarium. Known for its sweeping tentacles tipped in vivid orange, contrasted by a glowing green oral disc, this coral radiates color and life under blue actinic lighting. Its long, flowing polyps sway gracefully with the current, creating a dynamic centerpiece that instantly draws attention.

Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive (extends sweeper tentacles at night)
Placement: Bottom or lower-middle areas of the tank, allowing plenty of space for expansion and to prevent stings to nearby corals.

Ideal Water Parameters

Feeding & Nutrition:

The Ultra Orange Tip Elegance Coral thrives under moderate lighting with gentle water flow. It contains symbiotic zooxanthellae that supply much of its energy via photosynthesis, but it will show improved coloration and growth with regular supplemental feeding. Offer finely chopped meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or reef roids 1–2 times per week.

Notes:

• Provide adequate spacing — tentacles can extend several inches when fully expanded.

• Prefers stable water chemistry and mature reef conditions.

• Avoid overly strong flow or direct light that may cause tissue retraction.

Quick Summary:

• Scientific Name: Catalaphyllia jardinei

• Common Name: Ultra Orange Tip Elegance Coral

• Type: LPS (Large Polyp Stony Coral)

• Difficulty: Moderate

• Lighting: Moderate

• Flow: Gentle, indirect

• Placement: Sand bed or lower rockwork