{"product_id":"teal-red-chalice-colony","title":"Teal \u0026 Red Chalice Colony","description":"\u003cp\u003eChalice corals are a broad category of plating LPS, typically from genera like Echinophyllia or Mycedium. They are a long-standing favourite in the hobby for their unique growth forms and intense colouration. This particular specimen exhibits the classic teal and red combination that makes these corals so popular in a mixed reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a home aquarium, this chalice will encrust over the rockwork and eventually form a thin, spreading plate. The main body of the coral is a deep teal, while the individual polyps, or \"eyes,\" are a contrasting bright red. The texture is usually bumpy around the corallites, adding to its distinctive look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChalice corals do best under low to medium light conditions, somewhere in the 100-200 PAR range. When placing them, choose a spot in the lower to middle part of the tank with low to moderate, indirect water flow. Strong, direct flow can cause tissue to recede. While photosynthetic, they will benefit from occasional target feeding with mysis or other small meaty foods, which can be offered at night when their feeder tentacles are often extended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to give a chalice coral plenty of space. They possess long and powerful sweeper tentacles that will damage or kill other corals within reach. A buffer of at least 10cm from its nearest neighbour is a good starting point. Stable water parameters are key to its success: aim for calcium at 420-440 ppm, alkalinity at 8-9 dKH, and magnesium between 1300-1400 ppm.\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":42316466880567,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260710-1GM4","price":130.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/42f4dc24-1476-42e3-8f92-792b3f6ea168-19-_MG_4390.png?v=1783712903","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/teal-red-chalice-colony","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}