Convict Chalice

About this coral

Convict Chalice is a live “chalice” style LPS coral sold under the shop name “Convict Chalice.” Chalice corals are encrusting, sweepers-at-night LPS that are popular for their bold, contrasting eye-like centers and overall patterning, making them a visually striking centerpiece on the lower reef. Because “Convict Chalice” is typically a named color/morph, this description provides general, group-level care guidance for chalice-type LPS rather than claiming a single verified scientific species or morph-specific parameters. ([shop.app](https://shop.app/products/10318393213103/convict-chalice-coral-wysiwyg-1?utm_source=openai))

Features:

• Encrusting chalice LPS look best when allowed to settle onto established rock and given stable conditions while it recovers from shipping.
• Often displays a “contrasting eyes” look and developing patterns that stand out in low-to-moderate lighting.
• Prefers low to moderate, more indirect flow—strong blasting can lead to tissue stress for delicate LPS tissue.
• Placement matters: chalices can extend sweeper tentacles at night, so keep generous spacing from neighboring corals.
• For best results, acclimate carefully to your tank’s light level rather than changing intensity abruptly.
• Optional feeding with small coral foods can support coloration and growth when compatible with your tank’s stability. ([shop.app](https://shop.app/products/10318393213103/convict-chalice-coral-wysiwyg-1?utm_source=openai))

Specifications:

• Care level (general): Moderate ([whitecorals.com](https://www.whitecorals.com/en/korallen-chalice?mnf=152&utm_source=openai))
• Lighting (general): Low to moderate; acclimate carefully ([shop.app](https://shop.app/products/10318393213103/convict-chalice-coral-wysiwyg-1?utm_source=openai))
• Target light intensity (general): ~30–50 PAR (low to very low end is commonly cited for chalice-type care) ([whitecorals.com](https://www.whitecorals.com/en/korallen-chalice?mnf=152&utm_source=openai))
• Water flow (general): Low to moderate, indirect ([shop.app](https://shop.app/products/10318393213103/convict-chalice-coral-wysiwyg-1?utm_source=openai))
• Temperature (general guidance): ~24–26°C (75–79°F) ([coralsdepot.com](https://www.coralsdepot.com/pages/coral-care-guide/chalice-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Placement / spacing (general): Rockwork with space from neighboring corals due to night-time sweeper extension ([shop.app](https://shop.app/products/10318393213103/convict-chalice-coral-wysiwyg-1?utm_source=openai))
• Diet (general): Optional feeding; fine coral foods or small meaty foods ([shop.app](https://shop.app/products/10318393213103/convict-chalice-coral-wysiwyg-1?utm_source=openai))