Aussie Lemonade Chalice

About this coral

The Aussie Lemonade Chalice is an LPS coral sold in the “chalice” group, valued for its bold, eye-like texture and attractive coloration. In a reef aquarium, this coral is used as a centerpiece LPS display that adds sculpted form and a distinctive look as the polyps extend and the colony settles in over time. Because “Aussie Lemonade” typically refers to a named color/morph rather than a guaranteed species-level ID, this description provides group-level care guidance for chalice-type LPS rather than a morph-specific care sheet.

Features:

• Chalice-style LPS are popular for the appearance of distinctive “eyes” and textured centers.
• LPS polyps can extend with good conditions, creating movement and visual depth in the rockwork.
• Works well in established reef aquariums where alkalinity and other major parameters are kept stable.
• Generally benefits from moderate light so it can photosynthesize while avoiding excessive blasting.
• Tends to do best with moderate, indirect water flow that helps keep debris from settling on the tissue.
• Makes an attractive focal coral when placed where it can be viewed clearly during feeding-free light cycles.
• Helps diversify the tank’s coral mix beyond soft corals and many simpler forms of LPS.

Specifications:

• Care level (group guidance): Intermediate (stable, established reef conditions recommended for LPS).
• Light (general): Moderate reef lighting.
• Water flow (general): Moderate, indirect flow; avoid strong direct blasting.
• Placement (general): Secure on rock or frag plug in a viewing area with consistent flow and light.
• Temperature (general reef range): ~24–26 °C
• Salinity (general reef range): ~1.024–1.026 specific gravity
• pH (general reef range): ~8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general reef range): ~7–11 dKH
• Calcium (general reef range): ~400–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general reef range): ~1200–1350 ppm