Chalice Coral Colony
Transform Your Tank with a Living Mosaic of Color
Looking for a true centerpiece coral... Few specimens command attention in a reef tank quite like a mature Chalice Colony. Known for their bold, contrasting eye patterns and sweeping plating growth, Chalice corals (Echinophyllia and Oxypora spp.) rank among the most visually striking large polyp stony corals in the hobby — and a colony-sized piece is a genuine statement acquisition for any serious aquarist.
Colony specimens arrive with substantial established growth, meaning you're adding years of head start directly to your saltwater aquarium. Chalice corals grow outward in broad, overlapping plates that hug rockwork and ledges beautifully, creating dramatic visual depth as the colony expands. Their feeding response to target-fed meaty foods is deeply satisfying to watch, and under proper reef tank conditions they reward patient aquarists with steady, impressive growth and intensifying coloration over time.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name:Chalice Coral Colony
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Current Size:Colony — approx. 4–7 inches (varies per specimen; exact size noted at time of listing)
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Care Level:Intermediate
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Temperament:Semi-aggressive — produces sweeper tentacles at night; provide adequate spacing from neighboring corals
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Diet:Photosynthetic; benefits from weekly target feeding of meaty foods (mysis shrimp, reef roids, or coral-specific blended foods)
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Reef Safe:Yes, with caution — maintain spacing from other corals
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Water Conditions:Temp 76–80°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | dKH 8–9.5 | Ca 400–450 ppm | Mg 1250–1350 ppm | Low to moderate flow; low to moderate lighting (PAR 50–150)
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every Chalice Colony at The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and carefully conditioned in our Miami facility before it ever ships to you. We don't release a specimen until it's eating, acclimated, and thriving — so what arrives at your door is ready to settle in and grow.
