Aussie Pink Tip Elegance

About this coral

Aussie Pink Tip Elegance is an LPS coral commonly sold under the “elegance” name. In practical reefkeeping terms, it’s a showpiece coral used for its fleshy, flowing appearance and its need for stable, moderate reef conditions. Because the exact scientific species is not verified here, the guidance below is general for elegance-style LPS corals, focusing on placement, water movement, and feeding as needed.

Features:

• Provides a dramatic focal point in an LPS reef due to its fleshy, flowing form
• Generally does best with moderate water flow—enough to keep the tissue clean without blasting the polyps
• Needs space to expand, so it’s best placed with room around the coral and away from frequent contact with other stinging/overgrowing corals
• Typically benefits from stable reef lighting and water quality, since many LPS rely on photosynthesis plus supplemental feeding
• Can be fed target-sized meaty foods occasionally to support growth and color (as appropriate for LPS)
• Helpful in a mixed reef where water parameters are kept consistent and detritus is managed

Specifications:

• Care level (general): Moderate
• Tank type: Marine reef aquarium
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate to strong reef light
• Water flow: Moderate flow
• Placement (general guidance): Provide room to expand; avoid direct contact/overlap with neighboring corals
• Diet (general guidance): Photosynthetic; supplemental meaty foods can be offered
• Temperature: ~24–27°C (75–81°F) (typical reef range)
• Salinity: ~1.025–1.026 (typical reef range)
• pH: ~8.1–8.4 (typical reef range)
• Alkalinity: ~7–12 dKH (typical reef range)
• Calcium: ~380–450 ppm (typical reef range)
• Magnesium: ~1250–1350 ppm (typical reef range)