{"product_id":"raja-chalice-under-25-pea-u25-n1123","title":"Raja Chalice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaja Chalice, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinophyllia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a colorful reef-building coral known for its encrusting to plating growth, fleshy tissue, raised corallites, and dramatic fluorescent patterning. This specimen displays vivid green tissue mixed with deep burgundy to red coloration and striking orange-red corallite centers, producing strong contrast under reef aquarium lighting. Pacific East Aquaculture currently identifies Raja Chalice as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinophyllia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. rather than assigning an exact species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinophyllia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e chalice corals typically develop low, spreading colonies that encrust across hard surfaces and may eventually form broad plates or irregular folds. Their corallites are often widely spaced and raised above the surrounding tissue, creating the distinctive “eyes” commonly associated with chalice corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Raja Chalice is especially attractive because its coloration changes across the surface of the colony. Bright fluorescent green areas contrast with darker burgundy-red tissue, while orange to red-orange corallite centers add another layer of color. Under blue-rich reef aquarium lighting, the green and orange pigments can fluoresce strongly and create a particularly vivid display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other photosynthetic reef-building corals, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinophyllia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of its nutritional energy. Its fleshy polyps can also capture fine planktonic and appropriately sized particulate marine foods. Occasional target feeding may help supplement photosynthesis and support tissue growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaja Chalice generally performs well under low to moderate lighting. Strong lighting should be introduced gradually, because sudden exposure to high intensity can stress the tissue. Low to moderate indirect water movement is preferred; flow should be sufficient to keep the surface clean without continually pushing or folding the fleshy tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable reef aquarium chemistry is important for maintaining healthy tissue and skeletal growth. Consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, temperature, and nutrient levels are preferable to frequent parameter swings. Measurable, reasonably stable nitrate and phosphate levels are generally preferable to excessively nutrient-poor conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChalice corals can be aggressive toward neighboring corals and may extend sweeper tentacles beyond the visible tissue margin, particularly after lights-out. Adequate spacing should therefore be provided between the Raja Chalice and nearby colonies.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinophyllia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raja Chalice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate, indirect and variable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower to middle areas of the aquarium depending on lighting intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aggressive to mildly aggressive; provide adequate space from neighboring corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef safe with proper spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also benefit from occasional targeted feeding with appropriately sized planktonic or finely chopped marine foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Encrusting to plating growth with raised corallites and sculpted ridges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain stable reef aquarium temperature and salinity with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Maintain measurable and reasonably stable nitrate and phosphate levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid strong direct flow that can irritate the fleshy tissue. Gradually acclimate to stronger lighting. Provide adequate separation from neighboring corals because chalice corals may extend sweeper tentacles beyond the visible colony edge, particularly after lights-out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67979024990441,"sku":"U25 N1123","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-N1123.jpg?v=1794441209","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/raja-chalice-under-25-pea-u25-n1123","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}