💚🌊 Emerald Dream Catalaphyllia
Catalaphyllia jardinei – Dark & Light Green Elegance Coral
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive (extend sweeper tentacles at night)
Colour Form: A hypnotic gradient of deep emerald and luminous lime-green hues flowing across fleshy, undulating tentacles. The centre glows with pale mint tones, fading into a darker, velvet green edge — a living jewel that sways rhythmically with the tide. Under blue or actinic lighting, its fluorescent pigments ignite in vibrant emerald fire, transforming the reef into a glowing lagoon.
Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–11, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Euphylliidae
Lighting: Moderate
Water Flow: Gentle, indirect flow
Placement: Sandbed or low rockwork
🧬 Overview
The Emerald Dream Catalaphyllia embodies the essence of reef tranquility — graceful, majestic, and intensely colourful. With its thick, fleshy polyps and elegant, flowing motion, this coral brings a sense of life and depth to any aquascape. The fusion of dark and light green tones gives a stunning natural contrast, creating an effect of living light that mesmerises from every angle.
A favourite among collectors of large-polyp stony corals (LPS), it combines visual drama with an aura of calm sophistication — the true centrepiece for aquariums seeking harmony and luxury.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Although largely photosynthetic, Catalaphyllia jardinei benefits from occasional target feeding 1–2 times per week with fine or meaty coral foods such as Mysis, Brine Shrimp, or Reef Roids. Maintain stable parameters and dose trace elements (manganese, iron, and strontium) to enhance fluorescence and maintain tissue health.
📈 Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (dKH) | 8–11 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 420–460 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1250–1350 ppm |
| Nitrate (NO₃) | 2–10 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.02–0.08 ppm |
📍 Placement
Position on the sandbed or in low-flow zones to allow its long, delicate tentacles to extend fully. Keep a safe distance from other corals, as this species may deploy stinging sweeper tentacles when disturbed or during nighttime expansion.
💚🌊 Emerald Dream Catalaphyllia
An underwater masterpiece — where light and shadow intertwine in emerald motion, breathing elegance into every corner of your reef.