{"product_id":"volcanic-rainbow-chalice-pea-f-oc2780","title":"Volcanic Rainbow Chalice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolcanic Rainbow 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 an encrusting to plating stony coral known for its fleshy tissue, prominent corallites, and intense multicolor fluorescence. This specimen displays a complex blend of orange, lavender-purple, blue, green, and yellow across the colony, with especially vivid pink to red corallite centers that create a dramatic “volcanic” appearance. The textured tissue and raised corallite structure add depth to the color pattern as the colony grows outward. \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 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\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 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. Flow should be sufficient to keep the surface free of settled debris without continuously blasting the fleshy tissue. Place the coral securely on rockwork with room to encrust or plate outward. Maintain stable temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium to support skeletal development. Nitrate and phosphate should remain measurable and reasonably stable rather than being driven excessively low. Photosynthesis provides much of the coral’s nutritional 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":67801398214889,"sku":"F OC2780","price":95.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/volcanic-rainbow-chalice-premium-frags-pea-F-oc2780.jpg?v=1793228933","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/volcanic-rainbow-chalice-pea-f-oc2780","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}