{"product_id":"purple-and-gold-elegance-coral","title":"Purple and Gold Elegance Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Elegance Coral, Catalaphyllia jardinei, is a distinct and graceful large polyp stony coral known for the unique, flowing motion of its long tentacles. It has been a classic showpiece coral in the hobby for many years due to its impressive size and hypnotic movement, creating a dynamic focal point in any reef aquarium. Its combination of a hard skeleton and large, fleshy polyp tissue makes it a fascinating species for many marine aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Elegance Coral is characterized by its large, vibrant oral disc and the numerous long tentacles that extend from it. The main body of the coral often displays a rich green or tan color, while the tentacle tips are frequently a contrasting color, such as pink, purple, or white. The entire coral polyp lives within a cone or wall-shaped skeleton and will expand and retract based on lighting conditions and water flow, with its tentacles gently swaying in the current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper care is crucial for the long-term health of an Elegance Coral. It prefers low to moderate lighting, with a PAR range between 75 and 150, as intense light can cause tissue damage. Water flow should be low and indirect, providing just enough movement to keep the tentacles waving gently without being battered. The ideal placement is on the sandbed, which provides a soft base and gives the coral ample room to expand its tentacles without touching rocks or other corals. While photosynthetic, it benefits from weekly target feeding of meaty foods like mysis shrimp or specialized LPS foods. Maintain stable water parameters with calcium around 400-450 ppm, alkalinity at 8-12 dKH, and magnesium between 1250-1350 ppm. This species possesses long and potent sweeper tentacles, so it requires at least six inches of space from its neighbors to prevent stinging them. Careful and slow acclimation is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elegance Coral is a rewarding species for the hobbyist who can provide the right environment. Its gentle, rhythmic movement brings a sense of calm and life to the reef, making it a compelling centerpiece that is appreciated for its unique form and motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) item. The photos show the exact Elegance Coral you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42277695815735,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260619-UT5L","price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/3d8259a6-4431-4e4d-b296-8dd4a0cb1f83-_MG_3992.png?v=1781894708","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/purple-and-gold-elegance-coral","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}