How long do Coral Beauties live?
Coral Beauties live 5 or more years with good marine care. Their relative hardiness helps, but stable water and diet still rule.
What do Coral Beauties eat?
They are omnivores grazing algae and needing spirulina, angel formulas and some meaty foods. The mistake is a single-food diet; offer greens and proteins to keep color and condition.
Tank size and water parameters
A 30-gallon (115 L) tank suits one. Target 72-82°F (22-28°C), pH 8.1-8.4, specific gravity 1.020-1.025, ammonia/nitrite zero, nitrate under ~20 ppm. Provide live rock for grazing and retreats.
Common mistakes with Coral Beauties
Key errors: assuming full reef-safety (some nip corals); too-small tank with no rock; two in a small tank; and unstable marine parameters.
Beginner mistakes to avoid
- Assuming reef-safe — watch for coral/clam nipping.
- Too small a tank — need 30+ gallons with live rock.
- Two in a small tank — keep one per aquarium.
- Unstable salt/parameters — keep marine water steady.