{"product_id":"avatar-chalice-echinophyllia-sp","title":"Avatar Chalice - Echinophyllia sp.","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvatar Chalice (Echinophyllia sp.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvatar Chalice is a colourful LPS coral appreciated for its low-growing form, vivid reef colouration and attractive patterning across the tissue. Chalice corals can make excellent feature pieces on lower rockwork or carefully chosen shaded areas, adding a premium, encrusting display to a mature reef aquarium with stable water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvatar Chalice, Chalice Coral, Echinophyllia Chalice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinophyllia sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLPS Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncrusting to plating growth form with a fleshy tissue layer over a hard skeleton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChalice corals are found across Indo-Pacific reef environments, often growing on reef slopes, ledges and lower-light rockwork where they receive indirect water movement and stable reef conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 24–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Range: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity: SG 1.024–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity: 7–10 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium: 400–450 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium: 1250–1350 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate: Low but detectable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhosphate: Low but detectable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLOW TO MEDIUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvatar Chalice is best kept under low to medium reef lighting, especially when first introduced. Strong lighting should be approached carefully, as sudden exposure to high intensity can cause paling, tissue stress or colour loss. Gradual light acclimation is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLOW TO MEDIUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide gentle to moderate indirect flow that keeps the coral surface clean without blasting the tissue. Too much direct flow can irritate the fleshy surface, while too little flow may allow detritus to settle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace on the sandbed, lower rockwork or a stable shaded area with room for outward growth. Avoid sharp rock edges pressing against the tissue and allow generous spacing from neighbouring corals, especially more delicate species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament \/ Aggression:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChalice corals can be aggressive towards nearby corals and may extend feeding or sweeper tentacles, particularly after dark. Provide adequate spacing to prevent stinging and avoid placing them where they may overgrow or contact other corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePhotosynthetic, but benefits from feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvatar Chalice receives energy from light through its symbiotic zooxanthellae, but occasional feeding can support colour and growth. Suitable foods include fine meaty coral foods, small mysis, powdered coral foods and LPS coral foods offered when feeding tentacles are extended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth is usually steady rather than fast, with the coral gradually encrusting or plating across nearby surfaces. Stable alkalinity, moderate nutrients and consistent care are more important than heavy feeding or intense lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requirements or Care Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChalice corals prefer stable reef conditions and should be protected from sudden changes in light, salinity or alkalinity. Avoid direct strong flow, rough handling and detritus build-up on the tissue. Inspect carefully before introduction and use coral dips where appropriate, as pests or tissue damage can lead to recession. Give the coral time to settle before moving it repeatedly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate reefkeepers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the coral you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns, colours and growth form will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Group","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":46805891252397,"sku":"AG-100598","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Colony","offer_id":46805891285165,"sku":"AG-104062","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0543\/0391\/6205\/files\/AvatarChalice-Echinophylliasp..jpg?v=1783600037","url":"https:\/\/aquagroup.co.uk\/products\/avatar-chalice-echinophyllia-sp","provider":"Aqua Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}