{"product_id":"orange-on-orange-chalice-wysiwyg-pea-f-oc0715","title":"Orange on Orange Chalice Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange on Orange Chalice Coral, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinophyllia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp., is an encrusting to plating stony coral commonly grouped within the aquarium trade as a chalice coral. This WYSIWYG specimen displays a rich orange-red to crimson base with brighter fluorescent orange-yellow corallite centers, or “eyes,” scattered across the colony. Subtle variations in red, orange, and warm pink coloration create additional depth across the textured surface, while the brighter eyes stand out strongly under reef lighting. Chalice corals contain symbiotic zooxanthellae that provide much of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis, but they are also capable of capturing appropriately sized foods with feeding tentacles. Colonies may develop sweeper tentacles, particularly after dark, and should be given adequate space from neighboring corals. Exact species-level identification of chalice corals is difficult from external appearance alone, so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinophyllia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. is the appropriately conservative scientific designation for this specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinophyllia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. generally performs best under low to moderate reef lighting with low to moderate, indirect water movement. Excessively strong lighting can cause bleaching or color loss, particularly if the coral has not been properly acclimated. Place on stable lower to middle rockwork where the colony has room to expand without contacting neighboring corals. Chalice corals may extend sweeper tentacles and can sting nearby specimens, so provide adequate spacing. Maintain stable temperature, salinity, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate. Although primarily photosynthetic, chalice corals can benefit from occasional feeding with appropriately sized meaty or planktonic foods. Avoid strong direct flow against the fleshy tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67630071349481,"sku":"U25 OC0728","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/orange-on-orange-chalice-lps-under-25-pea-F-OC0715.jpg?v=1791403280","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/orange-on-orange-chalice-wysiwyg-pea-f-oc0715","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}