Watermelon Chalice

About this coral

Watermelon Chalice is an LPS (large polyp stony) coral from Aqua SD’s “Chalices” selection, offered under the common name used for these eye-catching, chalice-style corals. In practical reef-keeping terms, it’s a photosynthetic coral typically valued for its striking polyp “eyes” and the way chalice corals extend and display in appropriately lit, moderate-flow aquariums. Use it as a centerpiece LPS accent on rockwork where you can provide stable water quality and prevent debris buildup.

Features:

• Prized as a chalice coral for distinctive polyp “eyes” and attractive coloration. ([aquasd.com](https://aquasd.com/watermelon-chalice-905537a76/))
• LPS corals like chalices generally do best with moderate lighting rather than intense, direct illumination. ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/chalice-coral-care-guide?utm_source=openai))
• Provide moderate, turbulent-but-gentle flow to keep detritus from settling without blasting tissue. ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/chalice-coral-care-guide?utm_source=openai))
• Placement matters: start it in a suitable “lower to mid” zone and adjust gradually if you need to refine light/flow. ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/chalice-coral-care-guide?utm_source=openai))
• Keep tank parameters stable, since chalice corals rely on consistent conditions for calcification. ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/chalice-coral-care-guide?utm_source=openai))
• If you feed, do so as an occasional supplement to support an already-healthy setup (response-based feeding is commonly recommended for chalices). ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/chalice-coral-care-guide?utm_source=openai))

Specifications:

• Product type: LPS coral (chalice coral category). ([aquasd.com](https://aquasd.com/watermelon-chalice-905537a76/))
• Care level (general): Moderate LPS husbandry (general chalice guidance). ([pmf.unizg.hr](https://www.pmf.unizg.hr/_download/repository/Saltwater-aquarium-reef-tank-book%5B1%5D.pdf?utm_source=openai))
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate; acclimate gradually to the final placement. ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/chalice-coral-care-guide?utm_source=openai))
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate; turbulent flow that avoids constant direct blast. ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/chalice-coral-care-guide?utm_source=openai))
• Temperature: 72–78 °F. ([aquariumsource.com](https://www.aquariumsource.com/chalice-coral/?utm_source=openai))
• pH: 8.1–8.4. ([aquariumsource.com](https://www.aquariumsource.com/chalice-coral/?utm_source=openai))
• Salinity (specific gravity): 1.023–1.025. ([aquariumsource.com](https://www.aquariumsource.com/chalice-coral/?utm_source=openai))
• Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH. ([aquariumsource.com](https://www.aquariumsource.com/chalice-coral/?utm_source=openai))
• Calcium: 400–450 ppm. ([aquariumsource.com](https://www.aquariumsource.com/chalice-coral/?utm_source=openai))
• Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm. ([aquariumsource.com](https://www.aquariumsource.com/chalice-coral/?utm_source=openai))