{"product_id":"raja-chalice-pea-u25-oc2312","title":"Raja Chalice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaja Chalice, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinophyllia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is an encrusting to plating stony coral known for its fleshy tissue, prominent corallites, and vivid fluorescent coloration. This specimen displays a deep burgundy to purple base covered with fine fluorescent green speckling, intense neon-green ridges, and bright orange-red corallite centers. The raised corallites create a sculpted appearance across the colony as it grows outward over the underlying skeleton. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinophyllia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corals contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy, while their polyps can also capture appropriately sized planktonic and meaty foods. Because species-level identification within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinophyllia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cannot be confirmed reliably from external appearance alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinophyllia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most scientifically appropriate designation.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate reef lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egentle to moderate, indirect water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Excessively strong direct flow can keep the fleshy tissue contracted or cause abrasion against the skeleton. Place the coral on stable rockwork with room to encrust or plate outward. Maintain stable temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium to support skeletal growth. Nitrate and phosphate should remain measurable and reasonably stable rather than being driven excessively low. Photosynthesis supplies much of the coral’s energy, although occasional targeted feeding with appropriately sized marine foods can provide supplemental nutrition. Allow adequate space from neighboring corals because chalice corals may extend feeding or defensive tentacles beyond the visible tissue margin, especially after lights-out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67755565056233,"sku":"U25 OC2312","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/raja-chalice-lps-under-25-pea-u25-oc2312.jpg?v=1792782049","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/raja-chalice-pea-u25-oc2312","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}