💛⚡ Solar Flare Catalaphyllia
Catalaphyllia jardinei – Ultra Fluor Yellow Elegance Coral
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive (long sweeper tentacles at night)
Colour Form: A dazzling display of ultra-fluorescent yellow that glows like liquid sunlight beneath reef lighting. The tentacles radiate a golden neon hue, while the central oral disc shimmers in shades of lemon and pale green — a hypnotic combination that transforms any tank into a radiant sunlit oasis. Under blue or actinic spectrum, its fluorescence intensifies dramatically, creating a surreal golden aura that stands out from every angle.
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 Solar Flare Catalaphyllia is a showstopper among LPS corals — a radiant statement piece that brings unmatched luminosity and vibrancy to your reef. Its flowing polyps resemble tongues of sunlight, gracefully swaying with the current and infusing the aquascape with warmth and life.
Coveted by collectors for its rare, high-fluor hue, this morph captures the essence of underwater brilliance — where elegance meets intensity in a glow that never fades.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Catalaphyllia jardinei benefits from occasional target feeding 1–2 times weekly. Offer fine meaty foods such as Mysis, Brine Shrimp, or coral microfoods. Maintain stable water chemistry and supplement trace elements — especially iron, manganese, and strontium — to enhance fluorescence and support strong tissue structure.
📈 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
Place on the sandbed or in a low-flow area where its long tentacles can extend freely. Keep generous spacing from other corals to prevent contact with its nocturnal sweeper tentacles.
💛⚡ Solar Flare Catalaphyllia
An explosion of light and grace — where golden fire meets the calm rhythm of the sea, illuminating your reef with pure radiance.