Red Mouth with Yellow Tip Elegance Coral

Rare. Radiant. Regal. The Red Mouth with Yellow Tip Elegance Coral is a true collector’s gem. Featuring a deep, ruby-red central mouth surrounded by long, flowing tentacles tipped in glowing yellow, this coral brings bold contrast and captivating movement to your reef. Measuring 3–5 inches fully expanded, this WYSIWYG specimen is aquacultured, healthy, and ready to steal the spotlight in your tank.

🧼 Elegance Coral Care Guide
About Catalaphyllia jardinei
Elegance Corals are iconic LPS corals known for their fleshy tentacles and dynamic presence. This particular morph—highlighted by its rich red oral disk and bright yellow tips—is highly sought after for its exotic look and powerful visual punch. With the right placement and conditions, it thrives beautifully and lives up to its name.

🌍 Origin
Originally native to sandy lagoons and reef slopes in the Indo-Pacific, this variety is aquacultured for improved resilience in home aquariums.

💡 Lighting Requirements
Moderate lighting is preferred. High-intensity lighting can lead to tissue stress or bleaching. Place in a shaded or low-light zone and gradually adjust to stronger light if needed.

Low Light: 30–60 PAR
Medium Light: 60–100 PAR
Position on the sandbed or low rock ledge for best results.

🌊 Water Flow
Low to moderate, indirect flow helps the tentacles stay inflated and gently swaying. Avoid high flow areas that may flatten or damage the soft tissue.

🍽️ Feeding
Although photosynthetic, this coral appreciates regular target feeding. Offer meaty foods such as mysis, chopped shrimp, or LPS pellets 2–3 times a week to promote health and vibrant expansion.

🌱 Propagation
Due to its single-polyp nature and delicate tissue, Elegance Coral is not typically fragged in home aquariums. Best propagated by professionals through careful aquaculture practices.

🔄 Acclimation
Elegance Corals are sensitive to sudden changes—use a slow drip method over 45–60 minutes. Place in a quiet, stable section of the tank during initial acclimation.

⚠️ Tank Tip:
Elegance Corals expand significantly—ensure ample space between it and neighboring corals to prevent stinging. A sandy bottom with minimal rock contact is ideal.

🔥 Why It’s Special:
The Red Mouth with Yellow Tip variation is a rare morph with powerful contrast—combining the intensity of deep red with the glow of golden tentacle tips. It’s not just a coral, it’s a statement.