ASD Rainbow Mummy Eye Chalice

About this coral

ASD Rainbow Mummy Eye Chalice is a LPS (large polyp stony) coral sold under a shop/color-morph style name. While the exact scientific species is not provided here, chalice corals are prized for the “eye” pattern on their corallites and for their striking coloration. In practical reef setups, this coral is typically used as a centerpiece LPS because individual polyps and the characteristic surface pattern are visible from the tank’s viewing side.

Features:

• Chalice-type LPS look best when placed to face the aquarist, highlighting the distinct “mummy eye” style corallite centers
• Generally benefits from moderate lighting and gentle, indirect water movement to keep polyp extension comfortable
• Works well in mixed reef tanks with stable water chemistry typical of reef aquariums
• LPS-style feeding can be enhanced with occasional target or direct feeding of appropriately sized meaty foods
• Often grows outward by expansion and new skeleton growth, making it a good long-term display coral once established

Specifications:

• Coral group: LPS (chalice-type coral)
• Care level (general guidance): Moderate; requires stable reef parameters and appropriate flow/light
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate reef lighting
• Water flow (general guidance): Gentle, indirect flow
• Placement (general guidance): Rockwork where polyps can extend and be viewed; avoid strong direct blasting
• Temperature (general reef guidance): ~72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity (general reef guidance): ~1.024–1.026 SG
• pH (general reef guidance): ~8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general reef guidance): ~7–11 dKH
• Calcium (general reef guidance): ~400–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general reef guidance): ~1250–1350 ppm