Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Color Form: Red, Purple, and Grey
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Pectiniidae
Lighting: Low to Moderate
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements
Waterflow: Low to Moderate
Placement: Bottom to Middle
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
Overview
This stunning Tri-Color Chalice Coral boasts a mesmerizing blend of red, purple, and grey tones that make it a centerpiece in any reef aquarium. With a generous diameter of 15 cm, it offers vibrant, eye-catching coloration and an elegant, flowing structure that thrives under low to moderate lighting and gentle water flow.
Native to the Indo-Pacific, this chalice coral is ideal for aquarists seeking a balance of beauty and manageability. Its semi-aggressive nature means it should be placed with ample space around neighboring corals to avoid overgrowth or stinging interactions.
Photosynthetic by nature, the Tri-Color Chalice hosts symbiotic zooxanthellae, but it greatly benefits from occasional feedings of fine, meaty foods like rotifers or plankton to enhance growth and color vibrancy.
Maintaining stable water parameters is essential for this coral's health and beauty. Proper levels of calcium, magnesium, and alkalinity will support its skeletal structure, while low nutrient levels help prevent algae that can detract from its vivid hues.
The Tri-Color Chalice Coral is supplied unmounted, ready for you to place in a suitable location where it can showcase its dynamic blend of colors and gentle waves. Approximate size: 15 cm in diameter.