ASD Rainbow Chalice

About this coral

ASD Rainbow Chalice is an LPS (large polyp stony) coral sold under that shop name. “Chalice” refers to the common coral style prized in reef aquariums for its distinctive polyp look—often described as having “eyes”—and its eye-catching patterning. In a tank, it’s mainly valued as a display coral for established reef aquascapes, where its fleshy polyps can remain extended to show their texture and face-like centers.

Features:

• LPS coral with a chalice-like polyp structure that many hobbyists display for its distinctive “eye” appearance
• Typically suited to reef tanks with stable water chemistry rather than rapidly changing conditions
• Benefits from moderate lighting and gentle, indirect water movement to keep polyps open
• Usually does best when placed where it can be firmly attached/secure on rock without being constantly blasted
• Often appreciated in mixed-species LPS displays because its polyp extension provides natural focal points
• May respond positively to regular feeding of appropriately sized meaty foods as part of general LPS care

Specifications:

• Care level (general): Moderate; prefers stable, well-established reef conditions
• Tank type: Marine reef aquarium
• Lighting (general): Moderate; typically not extreme surface-level intensity
• Water flow (general): Gentle to moderate, indirect flow
• Placement (general): On live rock where it won’t be hit by strong current or grow into other corals
• Diet (general): Captures dissolved/particulate food; may be fed small meaty foods
• Temperature (general): About 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity (general): Reef range around 1.024–1.026 SG
• pH (general): About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general): About 7–11 dKH
• Calcium (general): About 380–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general): About 1200–1350 ppm