USA Aquacultured Chalice Coral .5" WYSIWYG

The USA Chalice Coral is sure to scare up some attention with its unearthly beauty.  Whether an avid Chalice Coral enthusiast or a reef aquarium hobbyist wanting an exotic conversation piece, you'll soon find yourself powerless to resist the collector's curse once you acquire this spectacular Chalice Coral.

Care of the USA Aquacultured Chalice Coral is fairly straightforward as long as you maintain pristine water conditions. Similar to other Chalice Corals, the USA Cultured Chalice Coral prefers horizontal placement in areas of low to moderate light and water movement. Keep in mind that the Chalice Coral can readily adapt to different amounts of lighting. Typically, a slow growing coral, the species is known to exhibit both an encrusting habit when placed near aquarium glass as well as a plating habit when housed in open areas.

The Chalice Coral can produce sweeper tentacles that can harm more docile corals and invertebrates. Be sure to provide sufficient space between the Chalice Coral and other corals because of its semi-aggressive temperament.

The Chalice Coral feeds mostly at night. Though feeding is not necessary, it benefits from small pieces of meaty marine food, such as baby brine shrimp, CYCLOP-EEZE®, or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates. For continued good health, the Chalice Coral benefits from the addition of calcium, strontium, iodine, magnesium and trace elements to the water column.