{"product_id":"when-planets-collide-chalice-under-25-pea-f-s1736","title":"When Planets Collide Chalice Coral Frag","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhen Planets Collide Chalice, \u003cem\u003eEchinophyllia\u003c\/em\u003e sp., is an encrusting to plating stony coral valued for its unusual color combinations, textured tissue, and prominent corallite mouths commonly referred to as “eyes.” This WYSIWYG frag displays a purple to mauve base with fluorescent green areas and bright red-orange eyes, producing the contrasting appearance suggested by its trade name. As it matures, \u003cem\u003eEchinophyllia\u003c\/em\u003e can spread across surrounding rockwork and develop an irregular encrusting or plating form with additional eyes appearing as the colony grows. Color intensity can vary depending on lighting, nutrients, water chemistry, and overall aquarium conditions. Because exact species identification within chalice corals cannot be confirmed reliably from a photograph alone, \u003cem\u003eEchinophyllia\u003c\/em\u003e sp. is the most scientifically appropriate designation for this specimen.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEchinophyllia\u003c\/em\u003e sp. generally prefers low to moderate reef lighting with low to moderate, indirect water flow. Strong light can cause paling or tissue stress, so gradual acclimation is recommended when introducing the coral to brighter conditions. Water flow should be sufficient to keep detritus from settling on the tissue without directly blasting the colony. Place on stable lower to mid-level rockwork with room for outward encrusting or plating growth. Maintain stable alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, temperature, nitrate, and phosphate. Chalice corals are primarily photosynthetic but may benefit from supplemental feeding with fine meaty or planktonic foods. Provide adequate space from neighboring corals because chalices may extend feeding or sweeper tentacles, particularly after dark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51895899914473,"sku":"U25 S1736","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/when-planets-collide-chalice-lps-under-25-pea-F-S1736.jpg?v=1789706797","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/when-planets-collide-chalice-under-25-pea-f-s1736","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}