Chalice Corals

Enhance your reef tank with Chalice Corals  - The ultimate addition to your LPS collection. Discover the mesmerizing colors and stunning patterns of our Rainbow Chalice Corals, perfect for creating a vibrant underwater ecosystem. Explore our wide selection ... Read more Show less
Enhance your reef tank with Chalice Corals  - The ultimate addition to your LPS collection. Discover the mesmerizing colors and stunning patterns of our Rainbow Chalice Corals, perfect for creating a vibrant underwater ecosystem. Explore our wide selection and bring your reef to life with these beautiful specimens.
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TSA Tropic Thunder Chalice Coral

TSA Tropic Thunder Chalice Coral

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Chalice corals are a striking group of LPS (Large Polyp Stony) corals prized for their vivid colors and intricate patterns. Species such as Echinophyllia and Oxypora are...
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TSA Space Sugar Chalice Coral

TSA Space Sugar Chalice Coral

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Chalice corals are a striking group of LPS (Large Polyp Stony) corals prized for their vivid colors and intricate patterns. Species such as Echinophyllia and Oxypora are...
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TSA Crocodile Smile Chalice Coral

TSA Crocodile Smile Chalice Coral

Starting at $39.99
Introduction to Chalice Corals
Chalice corals are a striking group of LPS (Large Polyp Stony) corals prized for their vivid colors and intricate patterns. Species such as Echinophyllia and Oxypora are...
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Hollywood Stunner Chalice Coral

Hollywood Stunner Chalice Coral

Starting at $32.99
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Chalice corals are a striking group of LPS (Large Polyp Stony) corals prized for their vivid colors and intricate patterns. Species such as Echinophyllia and Oxypora are...
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Are chalice corals easy to care for?
Chalice corals have moderate care requirements and do best in a mature reef with stable salinity, temperature, alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. They are more forgiving than many SPS corals but can react poorly to sudden parameter, lighting, or flow changes. Start with conservative placement, acclimate gradually, and monitor tissue coverage and coloration.
Where is the best place to put a chalice coral?
Place a chalice coral in a lower or partially shaded area with low to moderate light—roughly 50–150 PAR—and gentle to moderate, indirect flow. Secure it where its tissue will not rub against rockwork. Acclimate it gradually to brighter light, because excessive intensity can cause fading, bleaching, or tissue recession.
Will chalice corals sting each other or nearby corals?
Yes. Many chalice corals can extend sweeper tentacles after lights out and sting nearby corals, including other chalices. Leave generous open space around each frag and check its nighttime reach before adding neighbors. Increase the gap if another coral shows retraction, discoloration, or tissue damage.
Do you need to feed chalice coral?
Chalice corals receive much of their energy from their symbiotic algae, so supplemental feeding is not required every day. Occasional target feeding with fine-particle coral food or a small amount of mysis can support growth and coloration. Feed sparingly a few times per month, reduce flow for about 10–15 minutes, and avoid excess food that can affect water quality.
How long does it take for chalice coral to grow?
Chalice corals are generally slow, steady encrusting or plating growers. Visible growth usually develops over months rather than weeks, but the rate varies by variety, frag size, lighting, feeding, and water stability. Healthy tissue extending over the frag plug or surrounding rock is a better progress indicator than expecting a fixed growth timeline.