Golden Ultra
(Echinophyllia spp.)

Description

Golden Ultra Chalice Coral: A Radiant LPS Gem

Add a touch of dazzling gold to your reef with the Golden Ultra Chalice Coral! This captivating LPS coral boasts incredible coloration and unique growth, making it a prized showpiece for any intermediate aquarist.

Overview

The Golden Ultra Chalice Coral (*Echinophyllia spp.*) is a stunning Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral, renowned for its vibrant, intense gold hues that truly glow under proper reef lighting. It forms encrusting or plating colonies, often developing undulating textures and raised corallites that give it a distinctive, bumpy appearance. These corals are primarily photosynthetic but extend small feeding polyps at night, adding dynamic interest to your healthy aquarium coral collection.

Care Level

Considered a moderate care level coral, the Golden Ultra Chalice thrives in stable reef environments. While generally hardy, it exhibits semi-aggressive tendencies with sweeper tentacles that extend at night. Ensure ample space (at least 15 cm) between your Chalice and other corals to prevent stinging and promote peaceful coexistence in your thriving reef system.

Tank Essentials

A minimum of 120 litres is recommended for a flourishing Golden Ultra Chalice Coral. Maintain stable water parameters: temperature 24-27°C, pH 8.1-8.4, and salinity 1.025-1.026. Provide low to moderate, indirect water flow to keep its surface clean without causing tissue damage, and moderate lighting (50-150 PAR).

Diet

While photosynthetic, your Golden Ultra Chalice Coral greatly benefits from supplemental feeding. Offer small meaty foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or coral-specific pellets 1-3 times per week, ideally target feeding when polyps are extended, often at night.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Golden Ultra Chalice Coral online from us, you receive a carefully quarantined and ethically sourced specimen. We prioritize the health and vibrant coloration of every LPS coral, ensuring it arrives ready to thrive and become a radiant focal point in your carefully curated reef.

• Scientific Name: Echinophyllia spp.
• Common Name / Variant: Chalice Coral / Golden Ultra
• Maximum Size: Up to 60 cm (24 inches) across
• Origin: Indo-Pacific (e.g., Australia, Indonesia, Fiji, Red Sea)
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 24–27°C
• Lifespan: Many years
• Swimming Zone: Sessile (fixed to rockwork)

Add this exquisite Golden Ultra Chalice Coral to your reef tank today!