Green Ultra
(Caulastraea curvata)

Description

Caulastraea curvata ‘Green Ultra’: Dazzling Trumpet Coral for Your Reef

Add a captivating burst of vibrant green to your marine aquarium with the stunning ‘Green Ultra’ Candy Cane Coral. Its easy care makes it a rewarding choice for many aquarists.

Overview

The ‘Green Ultra’ *Caulastraea curvata*, affectionately known as Candy Cane or Trumpet Coral, is an LPS (Large Polyp Stony) coral renowned for its striking coloration and unique morphology. Each polyp head features a fleshy, often ruffled, appearance atop a branching skeletal structure, expanding beautifully to display brilliant, fluorescent green hues. These corals typically grow in a clustered fashion, adding texture and movement as their polyps gently sway in the water flow.

Care Level

Considered hardy and suitable for beginner to intermediate reef keepers, the ‘Green Ultra’ *Caulastraea curvata* is relatively forgiving of minor fluctuations. It exhibits a peaceful temperament, though it possesses short sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals if placed too close. Ensure ample space around your colony for optimal health and growth.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 150 litres is recommended to maintain stable water parameters for your *Caulastraea curvata*. Provide moderate, indirect water flow to prevent debris accumulation while allowing polyps to fully extend. Moderate lighting (150-250 PAR) is ideal; place it in the middle to lower sections of your reef, especially when first acclimating.

Diet

While photosynthetic, relying on its symbiotic zooxanthellae for most nutrition, this Candy Cane Coral thrives with supplemental feedings. Offer small, meaty foods such as finely chopped mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or zooplankton 1-2 times weekly, ideally when feeding tentacles are extended at night.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy *Caulastraea curvata* online from Corais de Vidro, you receive healthy, responsibly sourced corals. We prioritize ethical practices, meticulous quarantine, and humane shipping to ensure your new ‘Green Ultra’ Candy Cane Coral arrives vibrant and ready to flourish in your healthy aquarium fish habitat.

• Scientific Name: Caulastraea curvata
• Common Name / Variant: Candy Cane Coral / Green Ultra
• Maximum Size: Up to 5 cm (per polyp head when fully extended)
• Origin: Indo-Pacific / Aquacultured
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 24–27°C
• Lifespan: Many years
• Swimming Zone: Bottom to Mid

Bring the dazzling beauty of the ‘Green Ultra’ Candy Cane Coral to your reef tank today!