Firestorm Eye Chalice Colony
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Color Form: Intense Pink and Red Eyes with Green and Yellow Dots
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 Firestorm Eye Chalice Colony is a true stunner, with its vivid pink and red eyes that seem to glow with fiery intensity, surrounded by intricate green and yellow dots. This dramatic color contrast brings an unmatched visual appeal to your reef tank, making it a focal point that draws the eye of every viewer. Its unique and vibrant pattern gives it a fiery, storm-like appearance—an impressive addition to any aquarium.
This semi-aggressive species is adaptable and easy to care for, thriving in stable water conditions and gradually expanding into a stunning colony. Perfect for aquarists looking for a standout piece to complete their reef tank.
Care & Feeding
While photosynthetic, the Firestorm Eye Chalice benefits from occasional supplemental feedings of small, meaty foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or specialized coral foods. These feedings will help enhance its color and support healthy growth.
Maintaining stable water parameters—especially calcium, magnesium, and trace elements—is essential to keep the Firestorm Eye Chalice’s colors vivid and its skeletal structure strong.
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
Position the Firestorm Eye Chalice Colony in the middle to lower regions of your reef tank, where moderate to high lighting will bring out its vibrant colors. Low to moderate water flow will ensure the polyps expand fully without causing stress to the delicate tissue.
Add a burst of fiery color to your reef with the Firestorm Eye Chalice Colony—a coral that combines bold hues and intricate patterns, creating an unforgettable visual experience in your underwater world.