{"product_id":"lemon-eye-chalice-coral","title":"Lemon Eye Chalice Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQUICK STATS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LPS \/ Chalice Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotosynthetic:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower to Middle \/ Sandbed or Lower Rockwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate, Indirect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Purchase Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Varies by Frag Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Max Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colony Growth Depends on Stability, Feeding, Space, Lighting, and Flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLEMON EYE CHALICE CORAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Eye Chalice Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a colorful LPS coral known for its plating or encrusting growth, textured surface, and bright yellow-to-lemon-colored “eye” contrast. Depending on the specimen and lighting, it may show lemon yellow, gold, yellow-green, lime, orange-yellow, green, teal, blue-green, red, maroon, or darker base tones with bright contrasting eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChalice corals are not one single species, but a broad hobby group that includes several plating or encrusting LPS genera such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinophyllia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMycedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOxypora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and related corals. In plain English: “chalice” is less of a precise scientific label and more of a reef-hobby bucket where we toss flat, colorful, expensive things and pretend that is organization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Eye Chalice Coral is popular because it offers strong contrast, interesting surface texture, and a bright “eye” pattern that can stand out under blue-heavy reef lighting. It works well in lower-light areas of mixed reefs, LPS gardens, and display rockwork where it has room to spread without touching nearby coral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lemon Eye Chalice Coral is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephotosynthetic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and receives much of its energy from reef lighting. It may also benefit from occasional feeding with small meaty foods or fine coral foods. Feeding can support growth, coloration, and tissue health, especially in stable reef systems with moderate nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coral is considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esemi-aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Chalice corals may extend sweeper tentacles, especially at night, and can sting nearby corals. Leave space around the colony. It may look like a decorative plate, but it is still armed, because apparently even reef dinnerware needed hostility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Image is a representation of what to expect. The coral you receive may vary slightly in size, shape, number of eyes, lemon-yellow intensity, base color, rim coloration, growth edge, and overall appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAQUARIUM REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAQUARIUM SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA minimum aquarium size of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20-30 gallons or larger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended for Lemon Eye Chalice Coral, though larger mature reef systems are preferred. Larger aquariums provide better stability, more placement options, and more room for sweeper tentacles and outward growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChalice corals do not usually require massive aquariums, but they do require stable reef conditions. Smaller tanks can work, but parameter swings happen faster and can cause tissue recession, fading, poor growth, or stress. Tiny tanks are charming until they turn one missed top-off into a chemistry crime scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Eye Chalice Coral is best placed in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elower to middle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e areas of the aquarium where it receives low to moderate lighting and low to moderate indirect flow. Sandbed placement, lower rockwork, or shaded ledges can work well depending on the tank’s lighting intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandbed Placement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A good option during acclimation or in tanks with strong lighting. Place the coral on a stable frag disk, tile, or small rock so sand does not irritate the tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock Placement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower rockwork works well if the coral is secure and has room to expand. Avoid placing fleshy tissue against sharp rock edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngled Placement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chalices often do well on gently angled rockwork where detritus does not settle heavily on the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Space:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leave room for the coral to encrust, plate, or spread outward over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leave several inches between this coral and nearby corals. Chalices can extend sweepers and may sting neighbors, especially at night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid High SPS Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Do not place this coral in intense light and strong direct flow meant for Acropora. That is not “premium placement.” That is LPS bullying with a lighting schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWATER PARAMETERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Eye Chalice Coral requires stable reef conditions. Stability is more important than chasing exact numbers. Sudden swings in alkalinity, salinity, temperature, nutrients, or lighting can cause tissue recession, bleaching, fading, poor feeding response, or slow growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75-79°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.1-8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.024-1.026 specific gravity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8-10 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 400-450 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1250-1350 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5-15 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhosphate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.03-0.10 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChalice corals often do better with some available nutrients rather than ultra-sterile water. Keep nitrate and phosphate detectable but controlled. The goal is “stable reef,” not “nutrient swamp,” because apparently balance remains humanity’s least favorite concept.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIGHTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Eye Chalice Coral prefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A general target range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50-120 PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e works well for many chalice corals, with many thriving around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75-100 PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e once acclimated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIGHTING RECOMMENDATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Moderate PAR:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Start around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50-75 PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if newly added, especially if the coral is freshly shipped or coming from lower light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Once settled, many Lemon Eye Chalice Corals do well around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75-100 PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with some adapting slightly higher if acclimated slowly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGradual Acclimation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If moving into stronger light, increase exposure slowly over several days to weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lemon Eye Chalice Coral often shows its best yellow, lemon, gold, green, teal, or contrasting eye coloration under low-to-moderate reef lighting with a blue-heavy spectrum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo Much Light:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signs may include bleaching, faded color, receding tissue, tight tissue, or exposed skeleton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo Little Light:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signs may include dull coloration, slow growth, reduced feeding response, or poor overall energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not place a fresh Lemon Eye Chalice directly under a light cannon because the yellow eyes looked expensive. That is not reef keeping. That is using photons as a blunt instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWATER FLOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Eye Chalice Coral prefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate indirect flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Flow should be enough to keep debris from settling on the coral, but not so strong that tissue is blasted, peeled, or irritated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLOW RECOMMENDATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate, indirect, gently varied flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid Direct Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strong direct flow can damage tissue, strip mucus, prevent feeding response, or cause recession.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid Dead Spots:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Too little flow can allow detritus to collect on the coral’s surface, around the eyes, or along the growth edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch Tissue Response:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Healthy chalice tissue should appear settled and intact. If the tissue looks pulled, irritated, or receding on one side, check flow direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower flow briefly during target feeding if needed so the coral can capture food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal is gentle movement and a clean surface, not power-washing the coral like patio furniture. Stunning that this needs saying, yet here we are.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Eye Chalice Coral is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephotosynthetic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but it can benefit from occasional feeding. Feeding may help support growth, coloration, tissue thickness, and new eye development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRIMARY DIET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotosynthesis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate reef lighting provides much of the coral’s energy through symbiotic zooxanthellae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer small meaty foods near the eyes or mouths when feeding tentacles are visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen Food:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, reef blends, and other small LPS-appropriate frozen foods can be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepared Coral Foods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LPS pellets, powdered coral foods, and suspended coral nutrition may be accepted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmino Acids \/ Coral Nutrition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amino acids and LPS coral supplements can be used carefully in established systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use small foods. Large chunks can irritate tissue or rot before being fully consumed, because even alien dinner plates apparently have portion limits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFEEDING FREQUENCY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-2 times per week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if desired. Chalice corals do not need heavy feeding, and overfeeding can raise nutrients or irritate the coral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn down flow briefly during feeding if needed. Restore normal flow after the coral has had time to capture food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Eye Chalice Coral works well in mixed reef and LPS-focused aquariums when placed with proper spacing, moderate nutrients, lower lighting, and gentle indirect flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOMMON TANK MATES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef-safe fish such as clownfish, gobies, blennies, wrasses, cardinalfish, firefish, tangs, anthias, and other peaceful to semi-peaceful community fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fish known to nip fleshy LPS corals, such as some angelfish, butterflyfish, puffers, filefish, and certain triggers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInvertebrates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally safe with cleaner shrimp, snails, hermit crabs, and other common reef invertebrates. Some shrimp may steal food during target feeding because tiny crustacean crime is apparently included in reef keeping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep away from aggressive corals such as torches, hammers, frogspawn, galaxea, favias, acans, hydnophora, and other stinging LPS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Chalices:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chalices should not be assumed safe to touch each other. Different morphs or species may sting, burn, or overgrow one another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPS Nearby:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid placing SPS too close. Chalice sweepers and tissue expansion can damage nearby SPS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBEHAVIORAL NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-aggressive. Chalice corals can extend sweeper tentacles and sting nearby corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually encrusting, plating, or spreading over hard surfaces. Growth form depends on the specific chalice type and placement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May show lemon yellow, gold, yellow-green, lime, green, teal, blue-green, red, maroon, or darker base coloration depending on lighting, nutrients, stability, and photography conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEye Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lemon Eye Chalice Coral is valued for bright yellow-to-lemon-colored eyes or mouths that contrast against the base color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Edge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The rim or growth edge may appear brighter, lighter, or differently colored than older tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Tentacles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feeding tentacles may appear at night or when food is in the water. This is normal and useful for target feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweeper Tentacles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweeper tentacles may extend beyond the coral’s normal tissue edge, especially at night. Leave space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTissue Recession:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Receding tissue can be caused by too much light, direct flow, unstable alkalinity, aggression, pests, starvation, or physical damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface Cleanliness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Detritus settling on the coral can irritate tissue. Adjust placement or flow if debris collects regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrag Healing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshly cut chalice frags should be given lower light, gentle flow, and time to heal before being moved into stronger conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coral dipping before introduction is strongly recommended. Use coral-safe dips according to product directions and inspect the frag plug and skeleton closely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePest Awareness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inspect carefully for flatworms, nudibranchs, algae, vermetid snails, sponge growth, and other hitchhikers before placing into the display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrag Handling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handle by the plug, base, or dead skeleton whenever possible. Avoid touching or scraping the living tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement Reality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This coral can become a bright, eye-catching LPS showpiece, but it needs space. Chalices look like peaceful alien plates, then extend sweepers at night like tiny decorative lawsuits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACCLIMATION PROCESS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis acclimation method helps reduce stress by gradually introducing the coral to your aquarium’s temperature, lighting, and water chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. DIM THE LIGHTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn down aquarium lights or place the coral in a shaded lower area at first. This helps reduce stress while the coral adjusts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. FLOAT THE BAG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloat the sealed bag in the aquarium for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15-20 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to allow the temperature in the bag to equalize with the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. OPEN BAG, ADD CORAL TO CONTAINER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully open the bag and transfer the coral and shipping water into a clean container. Handle the coral by the plug, base, or dead skeleton rather than touching or scraping the living tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. ACCLIMATE USING TANK WATER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd small amounts of tank water to the container every few minutes for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20-30 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Avoid exposing the coral tissue to air longer than necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. CORAL DIP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a coral-safe dip according to the product instructions. Inspect carefully for pests, algae, sponge growth, vermetid snails, tissue damage, and hitchhikers before the coral enters your aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. TRANSFER CORAL TO AQUARIUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the coral in a lower-light area with low to moderate indirect flow at first. Discard the shipping and dip water. Do not pour shipping water or dip water into your aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. LIGHT ACCLIMATE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the coral to adjust gradually over several days to weeks before moving it into brighter light. Watch for tissue inflation, coloration, feeding response, lemon eye contrast, growth edge health, and recession before making major placement changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Summit City Coral","offers":[{"title":"3\/4\" Frag","offer_id":52323556524315,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/5100\/5999\/files\/IMG_9910.jpg?v=1776994994","url":"https:\/\/www.summitcitycoral.com\/products\/lemon-eye-chalice-coral","provider":"Summit City Coral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}