Sunset Chalice

About this coral

Sunset Chalice is a chalice coral in the LPS corals category, valued for its distinct “eyes” and eye-catching appearance. In practical reef-keeping terms, it’s a focal-piece coral that forms a chunky, living base on rock and is typically managed like other LPS corals—prioritizing stable water conditions, appropriate light, and gentle water movement to keep tissue expanded and healthy.

Features:

• LPS style coral with a textured body and recognizable “eyes,” making it a popular centerpiece option
• Best enjoyed when placed where it can be viewed closely, since chalice corals often show more visible detail when fully extended
• Generally prefers stable, well-oxygenated saltwater and consistent routine rather than frequent changes
• Benefits from low-to-moderate, non-blasting flow so feeding tentacles and tissue movement are not disrupted
• Can capture food and also commonly benefits from occasional targeted feeding of appropriately sized meaty foods
• Placing it on established rock helps it settle and reduces stress compared with unstable mounting

Specifications:

• Care level (general guidance): Moderate
• Coral group: LPS coral (chalice-type)
• Light (general guidance): Moderate lighting
• Water flow (general guidance): Gentle to moderate, non-direct/blasting
• Placement (general guidance): On stable live rock where it can be viewed and not be hit by high flow
• Feeding (general guidance): May benefit from occasional targeted feeding of meaty foods
• Temperature: About 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity: About 1.025–1.026 specific gravity
• pH: About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: About 8–11 dKH
• Calcium: About 400–450 ppm
• Magnesium: About 1250–1350 ppm
• Temperament: Coral-mounting LPS; keep from frequent contact with aggressive/overgrowing tankmates