{"product_id":"chalice-colony","title":"Chalice Colony","description":"\u003ch3\u003eChalice Coral Colony\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransform Your Tank with a Living Mosaic of Color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColony 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQUICK STATS \u0026amp; CARE GUIDE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003eChalice Coral Colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size:\u003c\/strong\u003eColony — approx. 4–7 inches (varies per specimen; exact size noted at time of listing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003eSemi-aggressive — produces sweeper tentacles at night; provide adequate spacing from neighboring corals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003ePhotosynthetic; benefits from weekly target feeding of meaty foods (mysis shrimp, reef roids, or coral-specific blended foods)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003eYes, with caution — maintain spacing from other corals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003eTemp 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)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Coral Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54191578710291,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3647\/2595\/files\/IMG-8372.png?v=1779421109","url":"https:\/\/thecoralboutique.com\/products\/chalice-colony","provider":"The Coral Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}