Pink Velvet Glow Chalice Mini Colony
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Color Form: Intense Super Pink with Rich Purple Highlights
Water Conditions: 24-26°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Mussidae
Lighting: Moderate to High
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements
Waterflow: Low to Moderate
Placement: Middle to Lower
Overview
The Pink Velvet Glow Chalice Mini Colony is a breathtaking masterpiece, radiating a luxurious pink glow that’s complemented by deep purple highlights. This stunning coral will add a soft yet striking focal point to your reef aquarium, its vibrant color giving a velvet-like finish that captivates at every glance. The mini colony frag is perfect for hobbyists seeking a compact yet dazzling coral to enrich their aquascape.
This chalice thrives in stable, nutrient-rich environments and is ideal for aquarists with moderate experience. Over time, this frag will grow into a mesmerizing colony that provides both beauty and texture to your reef.
Care & Feeding
While photosynthetic, the Pink Velvet Glow Chalice will flourish even more with occasional supplemental feedings, such as mysis shrimp or brine shrimp. These nutrients will support its growth and help maintain the vibrant hues.
Ensure steady water parameters—particularly calcium, magnesium, and trace elements—to promote optimal skeletal development and vibrant coloration.
Optimal Parameters
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Placement
Place the Pink Velvet Glow Chalice Mini Colony in the middle to lower areas of your reef tank, where it will thrive under moderate to high lighting. Low to moderate water flow will allow its polyps to expand fully, showcasing its stunning color and form.
Add a dash of elegance and allure to your tank with the Pink Velvet Glow Chalice Mini Colony—a luxurious coral that effortlessly blends captivating color with a graceful, velvety finish.