Watermelon Splash Chalice

About this coral

ASD Watermelon Splash Chalice is a named chalice coral offered as an LPS coral. “Chalice” is a common trade name for several related-looking stony coral groups, so the name does not establish a precise species or document this variety’s particular coloration. As a reef aquarium coral, it adds a broad, encrusting or plating form to the aquascape. The care notes below are general guidance for chalice corals, not a verified care sheet for this named variety.

Features:

• A stony LPS coral suitable for an established reef aquarium with stable conditions.
• Provide moderate, indirect water movement; enough flow to carry away debris without keeping the coral under forceful, direct current.
• Begin in lower-to-middle aquarium areas under moderate lighting, and adjust gradually in response to the coral’s condition.
• Allow room around the colony. Chalice corals can extend feeding tentacles, and contact with neighboring corals may cause injury.
• Photosynthesis supports the coral, and occasional small meaty foods may be offered if it accepts them; feeding is not a substitute for stable water quality.

Specifications:

• Care level: General chalice care: moderate; maintain stable reef conditions and acclimate gradually.
• Temperament: Potentially aggressive at close range; leave clearance from neighboring corals.
• Light: Moderate; avoid abrupt changes in intensity.
• Water flow: Low to moderate, indirect flow.
• Placement: Generally lower to middle areas; placement depends on aquarium lighting and flow.
• Diet: Photosynthetic; may accept occasional small meaty foods.
• Species and variety details: Exact species, adult size, origin, and morph-specific coloration are not established by the product name.