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Chalice corals account for several different genus of LPS corals: Echinophyllia, being the most popular, Oxypora and Mycedium. Chalices are characterized by their flat base tissue and random dispersal of eyes/polyps. The base tissue can come in just about any colour or combination of colours imaginable. There are many high end chalice corals which are referred to as ‘rainbow chalices’, with intensely contrasting colours and patterns throughout. The eyes of most chalices are often a completely different colours from the base tissue, making them really stand out. Most chalices grow in a flat, disc shape, often encrusting the rock or bottom of the tank. Sometimes a different colour can be seen on the growing edge of the coral. Chalice corals are an excellent choice for marine hobbyists of all levels.

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Most chalice corals are considered easy to moderate in terms of their care requirements. Similar to other LPS corals, they rely on stable water parameters and a steady supply of nutrients and/or direct feeding 1-3 times per week. Attention should be payed carefully to the amount of light given to these animals. We recommend referring to our care level chart when purchasing and placing this coral, as it can be easy to give them too much light, especially the Mycedium species (Space Invader and Raja’s Rampage). Most chalices are best suited for placement on the sand bed or bottom of the tank, but in some instances can be mounted on the lower rocks too. Usually a good indication for flow is if you can see the feeding tentacles moving in the passive current; this will be especially prevalent at night. These feeding tentacles can reach further than you might expect, so give these animals lots of space to ensure they won’t attack other nearby corals. Chalice corals of the same species will not sting each other, but make absolute sure they are the same before mounting chalices in close proximity. Usually eye size is a good indication.

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