š¹ Cosmic Eye Chalice
Echinophyllia sp. (Mega Colony ā Lime Green with Red Circle Mouths, Unique Worldwide)
š¹ Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate to Advanced
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Colour Form: Lime green base with striking red circular mouths, forming an eye-like cosmic pattern across the colony. Under actinic or blue-dominant lighting, the mouths fluoresce intensely against the glowing green, producing a surreal, otherworldly effect.
Water Conditions: 24ā27 °C, dKH 8ā12, pH 8.0ā8.4, sg 1.024ā1.026
Family: Pectiniidae
Lighting: Moderate (highlights contrast without bleaching tissue)
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements, Amino Acids
Water Flow: Gentle to moderate ā keeps tissue clean while allowing polyp expansion
Placement: Mid to lower reef levels
𧬠Overview
The Cosmic Eye Chalice is an ultra-exclusive, one-of-a-kind colony, combining fluorescent lime green tissue with vivid red circular mouths arranged in unique, eye-like patterns. This morph is considered unique worldwide, making it a true collectorās treasure. Its plating, encrusting growth form allows it to expand dramatically while showcasing its surreal, cosmic-like coloration.
š½ļø Feeding & Care
Although photosynthetic, Chalice corals thrive with 2ā3 weekly supplemental feedings of coral pellets, reef roids, or enriched brine/mysis. Regular feeding supports rapid growth, mouth development, and vivid fluorescence. Avoid direct strong flow or harsh light that could cause tissue stress.
š Optimal Parameters
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Alkalinity (dKH): 8ā12
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Calcium (Ca): 420ā460 ppm
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Magnesium (Mg): 1250ā1350 ppm
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Nitrate (NOā): 2ā10 ppm
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Phosphate (POā): 0.02ā0.08 ppm
š Placement
Best placed in mid to lower reef zones with indirect light and moderate water flow. Provide ample space for growth, as this mega colony can spread extensively and may extend sweepers. Under actinic lighting, the red circular mouths glow like cosmic eyes against the green background.
šø WYSIWYG Note
This coral is sold as WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get). The exact mega chalice colony photographed ā with its unique lime green and red circle-mouth pattern ā is the one you will receive.