{"product_id":"chalice-coral","title":"Chalice Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003eChalice is a common name that reef keepers use for a wide range of encrusting and plating stony corals, most often from genera like Echinophyllia, Oxypora, and Mycedium. These LPS corals are known for their unique surface texture and vast range of colour combinations, making them a long-standing favourite for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost chalice corals grow by encrusting over the rockwork, eventually forming thin plates that can create ledges and interesting structures in the aquascape. The surface is dotted with raised corallites, often referred to as \"eyes,\" which can be a contrasting colour to the main body of the coral. In terms of colour, chalice corals can be found in almost any combination imaginable, commonly displaying patterns of green, red, orange, pink, and deep purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, place your chalice coral in a low to moderate light area of the reef, with a PAR range of 75-150 being a good starting point. They prefer gentle, indirect water flow that is just strong enough to keep their surface clean of detritus. While they gain much of their energy from photosynthesis, they benefit greatly from occasional target feeding with meaty foods like mysis shrimp. Perhaps the most important care requirement is giving them space. Chalice corals possess long and potent sweeper tentacles that they extend at night, so they must be placed far from other corals to prevent warfare. Standard reef parameters with stable alkalinity (8-9 dKH), calcium (420-440 ppm), and magnesium (1300-1400 ppm) will support their growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a well-maintained aquarium, a chalice coral will slowly grow across the rocks, adding a unique contour and pattern to the reef. Its growth is typically slow and manageable, and it serves as a great centrepiece for a lower-energy LPS system when its aggressive nature is accounted for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG item, so you'll receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42359271718967,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260807-NBMU","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/21499e73-00d2-473b-983c-9ee6e732d08b-_MG_4548.png?v=1786131943","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/chalice-coral","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}