Golden Eye Chalice
(Echinophyllia spp.)

Description

Golden Eye Chalice: Your Reef’s New Luminous Centerpiece

Bring captivating glow and rich texture to your marine aquarium with the stunning Golden Eye Chalice. This LPS coral offers dazzling colors and a unique encrusting growth habit.

Overview

The Golden Eye Chalice (*Echinophyllia spp.*) is an exquisite LPS (Large Polyp Stony) coral renowned for its vibrant, contrasting coloration. Typically, its body showcases deep burgundy, red, or violet hues, beautifully accented by striking, glowing yellow or gold “eyes” that stand out under actinic lighting. It forms encrusting plates or cups, adding a distinctive, undulating texture to your reef. While sessile, these corals are visually dynamic, making them a focal point in any well-maintained system.

Care Level

The Golden Eye Chalice is an intermediate-level coral, suitable for aquarists with some experience in reef keeping. It exhibits a semi-aggressive temperament, possessing sweeper tentacles that extend at night. Ensure ample space (at least 5-8 cm) from neighboring corals to prevent stinging and promote peaceful coexistence in your healthy aquarium fish and coral community.

Tank Essentials

A mature reef aquarium of at least 100 litres is recommended for stable growth. Maintain water parameters within a temperature range of 23-27°C, pH 8.1-8.4, and a specific gravity of 1.024-1.026. This coral thrives under moderate lighting (50-150 PAR) and prefers low to moderate, indirect water flow to keep its surface clear of detritus without causing tissue damage.

Diet

While the Golden Eye Chalice relies heavily on its symbiotic zooxanthellae for nutrition (photosynthesis), it greatly benefits from supplemental feeding. Offer small particulate foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or coral-specific pellets 1-3 times per week, ideally when polyps extend at night.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Golden Eye Chalice online from Corais de Vidro, you receive a meticulously cared-for specimen, ready to thrive in your reef. We prioritize ethical sourcing and responsible acclimation, ensuring each coral is vibrant and healthy upon arrival. Experience the peace of mind that comes with our commitment to quality and humane shipping practices.

• Scientific Name: Echinophyllia spp.
• Common Name / Variant: Golden Eye Chalice
• Maximum Size: 60 cm (colony)
• Origin: Indo-Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 23–27°C
• Lifespan: 10+ years
• Swimming Zone: Bottom to Mid (placement)

Add this radiant Golden Eye Chalice to your collection today!