Aquacultured Mummy Eye Chalice Colony

About this coral

Aquacultured Mummy Eye Chalice Colony is a live LPS coral (often traded under the “Mummy Eye” chalice name) for reef aquariums. Based on reputable care references, this coral is commonly identified as an Echinophyllia-type chalice, making it a good choice for aquarists who want an established, showpiece LPS that can add bold “eye” contrast to the rockwork. In practice, it’s used as a feature coral in the lower-to-mid tank where chalices typically do best, with stable reef parameters and appropriate spacing from nearby corals due to sweeper behavior.

Features:

• Aquacultured chalice coral—built for established-tank hobby use rather than wild collection
• “Mummy Eye” look: eye-like centers that stand out under reef lighting
• Generally suited to low to moderate light and low to moderate water movement, with group-level “chalice” care guidance
• Semi-aggressive tendencies: chalices can deploy sweeper tentacles at night, so plan spacing from neighbors
• Helps create a classic chalice focal point when mounted on a stable piece of rock or rubble

Specifications:

• Scientific identity (group-level): Echinophyllia sp. (chalice-type coral commonly sold as “Mummy Eye”)
• Care level (general guidance): Intermediate (chalice-type care guidance)
• Lighting: Low (typical starting guidance for this chalice type)
• Water flow: Low to moderate (general guidance for chalice-type care)
• Water temperature: 74–78°F
• Salinity (specific gravity): 1.023–1.026
• pH: 8.0–8.4
• Alkalinity (dKH): 8–12 dKH