{"product_id":"red-velvety-chalice-pea-u25-oc2309","title":"Red Velvety Chalice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Velvety 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 characterized by fleshy tissue, prominent corallites, and richly textured growth. This specimen displays an intense velvety red to red-orange base with contrasting fluorescent green centers scattered throughout the colony. Subtle ridges radiate across the tissue between the raised corallites, adding depth to the otherwise rich, saturated coloration. \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 feeding structures can also capture appropriately sized planktonic and meaty foods. Because external coloration and colony morphology alone are not sufficient for reliable species-level identification within the genus, \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. Excessive direct flow can prevent full tissue expansion or cause the fleshy tissue to rub against the underlying skeleton. Place the coral securely on rockwork where it has 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. Most nutrition is supplied through photosynthesis, although occasional targeted feeding with appropriately sized marine foods can provide supplemental nutrition. Allow adequate space between the chalice and neighboring corals because feeding and defensive tentacles may extend beyond the visible colony margin, 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":67757220298985,"sku":"U25 OC2309","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/red-velvety-chalice-lps-under-25-pea-u25-oc2309.jpg?v=1792793298","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/red-velvety-chalice-pea-u25-oc2309","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}