Rainbow Jellybean Chalice
Typical needs for this coral type. Ask us if you're unsure.
Transform Your Tank with a Living Mosaic of Color
Looking for a truly show-stopping centerpiece coral... The Rainbow Jellybean Chalice is one of the most visually complex Echinophyllia specimens in the hobby, a swirling canvas of contrasting pigments across each individual corallite, no two colonies exactly alike. Ultra-grade cuts like this are hand-selected for exceptional color saturation and polyp density, making them a rare find even in well-stocked reef systems. This is the kind of coral that stops guests mid-sentence.
Chalice corals grow as broad, plating colonies that gradually expand outward and can become a dramatic focal point over time in any saltwater aquarium. They're slow to medium growers, which means patience is rewarded with a specimen that only becomes more impressive with age. Aquarists love them for their relatively forgiving nature once established and the constant visual payoff: colors often intensify as the colony settles into a stable reef tank environment.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name: Rainbow Jellybean Chalice
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Current Size: Varies, contact us for current availability and frag sizes
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Care Level: Moderate
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive (maintains sweeper tentacles at night; provide adequate spacing from neighbors)
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Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from target feeding with fine meaty foods such as Reef Roids or mysis 1 to 2x per week
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Reef Safe: Yes, with caution (allow adequate space from other corals)
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Water Conditions: 76 to 79°F, salinity 1.025 to 1.026, alkalinity 8 to 9 dKH, calcium 400 to 450 ppm; low to moderate lighting and low to moderate flow
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every Rainbow Jellybean Chalice we ship is ethically sourced, quarantined, and fully conditioned in our Miami facility before it ever reaches your door. We don't ship until it's eating well and showing stable color. When you buy chalice coral online from The Coral Boutique, you're getting a specimen held to the highest standard in the industry.