Gold Chalice

Chalice Coral

The Chalice Coral is a stunning group of encrusting and plating LPS corals prized for their intense colours, contrasting patterns and brightly coloured “eyes.” Chalices are available in an incredible variety of combinations including green, red, orange, blue, purple, pink and yellow, making them highly desirable additions to reef aquariums.

Depending on the variety, Chalice Corals may grow as a thin encrusting layer over rockwork or develop attractive plating formations. They generally prefer subdued lighting and gentle water movement, making them particularly well suited to the lower areas of the aquarium.

Care Information

• Care Level: Moderate

• Lighting: Low to moderate

• Water Flow: Low to moderate, indirect

• Placement: Lower areas of the aquarium

• Temperament: Aggressive – can produce long sweeper tentacles

• Diet: Primarily photosynthetic; benefits from occasional small meaty coral foods

• Reef Safe: Yes, with adequate spacing

• Temperature: 24–26°C

• Salinity: 1.024–1.026

• Calcium: 400–450 ppm

• Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH

• Magnesium: 1250–1400 ppm

Important: Chalice Corals can sting neighbouring corals, particularly after lights out when sweeper tentacles may extend. Allow generous space around the coral. Avoid suddenly exposing newly introduced Chalices to intense lighting; gradual light acclimation is recommended.

Perfect for: Reef keepers looking for an unusual LPS coral with spectacular colour combinations, glowing eyes and attractive encrusting or plating growth.