Lemonade Chalice

About this coral

The “Lemonade Chalice” is an LPS chalice coral for reef aquariums, sold under the common “chalice” group name. Chalice corals are known for their distinctive “eyes”/mouthlike openings and visually striking patterns that many aquarists enjoy as a centerpiece or display coral. In practice, it’s most useful as a mid-to-low placement coral where gentle water movement and consistent lighting help it stay open and feeding-oriented.

Features:

• Chalice corals are popular for their distinctive eyes/mouth appearance and bold, high-contrast look in the aquarium.
• As an LPS coral, it benefits from gentle water movement rather than strong laminar blasting, which can leave fleshy tissue irritated.
• It’s a good candidate for aquariums that can maintain stable conditions, since chalice care is often described as “modest” and gradual when adjusting light or flow. ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/chalice-coral-care-guide?utm_source=openai))
• Group-level chalice guidance commonly recommends low-to-very-low lighting and indirect flow for best day-to-day behavior. ([whitecorals.com](https://www.whitecorals.com/en/korallen-chalice?mnf=152&utm_source=openai))
• Feeding is typically done with appropriately sized meaty foods; LPS corals generally take food placed on/near the polyps. ([ornamentalfish.org](https://ornamentalfish.org/wp-content/uploads/Corals-LPS.pdf?utm_source=openai))
• During feeding, avoiding overfeeding and uneaten food buildup helps limit waste in the tank. ([ornamentalfish.org](https://ornamentalfish.org/wp-content/uploads/Corals-LPS.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Specifications:

• Scientific name: UNVERIFIED (shop listing identity does not provide a confirmed species/genus in the provided data)
• Coral group: Chalice coral (LPS) — group-level care guidance
• Care level (group guidance): Mid ([whitecorals.com](https://www.whitecorals.com/en/korallen-chalice?mnf=152&utm_source=openai))
• Lighting: Low to very low (example guidance: PAR ~30–50) ([whitecorals.com](https://www.whitecorals.com/en/korallen-chalice?mnf=152&utm_source=openai))
• Water flow: Low/very low to gentle; indirect rather than direct blasting ([whitecorals.com](https://www.whitecorals.com/en/korallen-chalice?mnf=152&utm_source=openai))
• Feeding: Target feed appropriately sized meaty foods (LPS generally take food placed on/near the coral) ([ornamentalfish.org](https://ornamentalfish.org/wp-content/uploads/Corals-LPS.pdf?utm_source=openai))