Mango Blast Chalice

About this coral

Mango Blast Chalice is a chalice coral offered in the shop's LPS Corals category. Chalice corals are prized for unique eyes and coloration. In the hobby, chalice is a broad term covering several large-polyp stony coral species, usually with encrusting or plate-like growth. The care below is general guidance for chalice corals as a group, not a care sheet written for this named morph. Many chalices can be hardy, rewarding reef aquarium corals when water parameters stay stable and lighting and flow suit them.

Features:

• Chalice corals are large-polyp stony (LPS) corals known for fluorescent patterns and bright contrasting eyes.
• They are photosynthetic through symbiotic algae, and occasional target feeding can support their growth.
• Light needs vary among chalice species, so acclimate new pieces gradually and avoid sudden changes in lighting.
• Flow should keep debris from settling on the coral without lifting its tissue from the skeleton.
• Watch tissue inflation, coloration and any exposed skeleton to judge whether the placement suits the coral.
• Leave space around the coral, because chalice sweeper tentacles can sting nearby corals.

Specifications:

• Coral group: Chalice coral (LPS)
• Lighting: Generally low to moderate; about 50 to 150 PAR is commonly recommended
• Water flow: Low to moderate, indirect
• Placement: Lower to middle rockwork or sandbed, with space around it
• Temperament: Aggressive; sweeper tentacles can sting neighbors
• Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from occasional target feeding
• Temperature: 74 to 80°F (23 to 27°C)
• pH: 8.1 to 8.4
• Salinity: 1.024 to 1.026