Aussie Wall Elegance

About this coral

Aussie Wall Elegance is an LPS “elegance coral,” a large-polyp stony coral kept in reef aquariums for its distinctive, flowing tentacles and presence in the lower aquascape. In the hobby, “elegance coral” is commonly associated with the genus Catalaphyllia; general care below is written for elegance coral (Catalaphyllia) as a group.

Features:

• Large-polyp LPS coral commonly kept for its graceful, tentacled appearance and active feeding behavior.
• Generally suited to gentler, bottom-friendly conditions rather than high-direct-flow or intense, blast lighting.
• Best placed where it can sit naturally in the tank’s lower light/flow zone, helping reduce stress.
• Feeding support can include small meaty foods in addition to energy from its symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae).
• Maintain stable water chemistry for LPS success, since swings can increase stress.
• Handle with care during placement because undersides/attachments can be sensitive when disturbed.

Specifications:

• Coral group (ID): Elegance coral (LPS); commonly associated with Catalaphyllia in the aquarium trade
• Care level (general): Advanced (requires stable conditions and correct placement/flow)
• Light: Medium light (lower/indirect levels are commonly recommended for stability)
• Water flow: Low to moderate, indirect flow
• Placement: Bottom of the aquarium
• Temperature: 74–83°F (23–28°C)
• Salinity (SG): 1.023–1.026
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: About 7.5–11 dKH
• Calcium: ~400–450 ppm
• Magnesium: ~1200–1450 ppm
• Diet: Photosynthesis from symbiotic zooxanthellae plus occasional small meaty foods (fine-particle sized)