🌑✨ Catalaphyllia Chernobyl Black Center
Catalaphyllia jardinei
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Aggressive
Colour Form: Rich Green Tentacles with Bold Black Centres
Water Conditions: 24–27°C, dKH 8–11, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Euphylliidae
Lighting: Moderate to High
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
Water Flow: Moderate to Chaotic
Placement: Bottom to Mid-Level
Overview
The Catalaphyllia Chernobyl Black Center is a truly striking and rare coral that commands attention in any reef tank. Known for its dramatic appearance, this species features rich green tentacles that radiate from a bold, deep black centre. The contrast between the bright tentacles and dark centre creates a unique, almost otherworldly look—giving it the "Chernobyl" moniker due to its distinctive and captivating coloration.
This coral adds an element of mystery and drama to your aquascape, making it a perfect choice for reefers seeking something truly special. It is a hardy species, but like other Catalaphyllia, it does require stable conditions to thrive.
Care & Feeding
Catalaphyllia corals are primarily photosynthetic but will thrive with supplemental feeding. Offering fine planktonic foods or coral-specific blends, such as reef roids or mysis shrimp, will encourage healthy tissue growth and promote vibrant coloration. Feed 1–2 times per week for the best results.
Optimal Parameters
Alkalinity (dKH): 8–11
Calcium (Ca): 420–460 ppm
Magnesium (Mg): 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate (NO3): 2–10 ppm
Phosphate (PO4): 0.01–0.05 ppm
Placement
Place the Catalaphyllia Chernobyl Black Center on the bottom to mid-level of your tank, where it will have plenty of space to expand. It prefers moderate to high lighting to bring out the contrast of its tentacles and centre, and should be kept in moderate to chaotic flow. Like all Euphyllia species, this coral is aggressive and should be placed away from other corals to prevent damage from its long, stinging tentacles.
🌑💚 Bold and Mysterious – The Catalaphyllia Chernobyl Black Center is an exceptional and rare coral, perfect for those looking to add a unique, dark beauty to their reef tank. Its contrasting colours and elegant movement are sure to captivate.
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