(Echinophyllia spp.)

Description

Echinophyllia spp.: Vibrant, Plating Corals for Your Reef

Discover the striking beauty of Echinophyllia spp., also known as Chalice Corals. These LPS corals offer unique textures and a spectrum of vibrant colors, making them a captivating centerpiece for your marine aquarium.

Overview

Echinophyllia spp., commonly referred to as Chalice Corals, are stunning Large Polyp Stony (LPS) corals prized for their plating or encrusting growth forms and vivid coloration. Their thick, fleshy tissue covers a hard skeleton, often featuring undulating edges and eye-like corallites that create a captivating textured appearance. While primarily photosynthetic, they extend feeding polyps at night, adding dynamic interest to your healthy aquarium coral collection. These corals hail from the Indo-Pacific region and are known for their moderate growth rate, forming eye-catching displays in stable reef environments.

Care Level

Chalice Corals are considered moderately easy to care for, suitable for intermediate aquarists. They are semi-aggressive and can extend sweeper tentacles at night, so ample space should be provided. Their hardiness makes them a rewarding addition to a well-maintained reef tank.

Tank Essentials

A minimum aquarium size of 120 litres is recommended. Maintain stable water parameters: temperature between 24–27°C, a pH of 8.1–8.4, and salinity of 1.024–1.026. They thrive in low to moderate, indirect water flow, which keeps their surface clean without causing tissue damage.

Diet

While photosynthetic, Echinophyllia spp. benefit from supplemental feeding 1–2 times per week with small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp or coral pellets.

Why Buy From Us

We offer healthy, aquacultured Echinophyllia spp. corals, carefully selected for vibrant color and robust health. Our rigorous quarantine process ensures you receive a premium specimen ready to thrive in your display aquarium.