Ice Golem Chalice

About this coral

ASD Ice Golem Chalice is a chalice coral in the LPS category, sold under the shop’s “Ice Golem” named color/morph label. Chalice corals are prized for their distinctive “chalice” valleys and visible polyp structure, which can show contrasting patterns and eyes. In an aquarium, they’re used as a focal LPS coral—both for their sculptural form and for watching feeding and polyp extension—while benefiting from stable reef lighting and gentle water movement.

Features:

• LPS chalice coral with an eye-catching, cup-like skeletal structure and decorative polyp “eyes”
• Generally appreciated for colorful patterning and visible polyp extension under appropriate light
• Typically does best with stable, mature reef-style water conditions and consistent husbandry
• Prefers gentle, indirect flow rather than strong blasting currents
• Often benefits from targeted feeding of meaty foods when the polyps extend (in addition to light-driven nutrition)
• Helps create an attractive mixed reefscape by adding texture and depth near the rockwork face

Specifications:

• Care guidance: General LPS (chalice-type) coral care: moderate lighting, gentle/low-to-moderate, indirect water flow, and stable reef parameters
• Light: Moderate reef light (avoid sudden intense lighting changes)
• Water flow: Gentle to low-to-moderate, indirect flow
• Placement: Typically on secure live rock where it can extend polyps comfortably and receive indirect flow
• Adult size: UNVERIFIED
• Diet: Light-assisted photosynthesis; may accept targeted meaty foods
• Temperature: About 74–78°F (24–26°C)
• pH: About 8.1–8.4
• Salinity: About 1.023–1.026 specific gravity
• Alkalinity: About 7–11 dKH
• Calcium: About 380–450 ppm
• Magnesium: About 1250–1350 ppm