Talk to me about elegance corals

[snowmansnow]

I'm not blind. The elegance coral is a really awesome looking LPS. However I remember when I started reefing some time ago that it wasn't readily available because the survivability was VERY low. I even remember reading something to that tune in the old Julian Sprung books. Now, though, it seems I seem them on a fairly regular basis. So, whats the deal these days? Did something get figured out? Is it just me or am I seeing a lot more elegance corals on the market and in hobby tanks?



Any insight?

Thanks,

B

 

[fishyfishy]

Pretty sure the Aussie ones do better than indo ones. From what I have heard the Indonesian ones usually came down with a disease that wiped out the coral. I'm not sure if that is still happening to Indonesian ones or not.

The one I have has been Hardy, went through a tank transfer, been moved a handful of times, always bounces back.

Funnily enough I ran across the expert on Facebook earlier today, he goes by elegance coral or EC on other forums.

 

[bcavalli]

They are absolutely stunning corals and theres no doubt they are difficult to maintain.  Mine lasted over 2 years and came to me though multiple tank transfers.  It grew too big for my tank and I was forced to sell it.  I would agree those that have endured through multiple tanks are the best bet for keeping it long term.

 

[snowmansnow]

So aquaculture, if available is your best bet

 

[spike]

Todd Cherry (cherry corals) has been selling fragged elegance for over 2 years at swaps. Aqua cultured Indo. He says they are healthy healed and happy within 6 weeks. Longevity I'm am not knowledgeable about.

 

[bcavalli]

So aquaculture, if available is your best bet

That would be my take.

 

[danh]

I might have to get one now.

 

[bcavalli]

They are a stunning coral and mine grew fast.