{"product_id":"aztec-gem-chalice-78","title":"Aztec Gem Chalice (78)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAztec Gem Chalice Coral Care | The Happy Reef\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAztec Gem Chalice\u003c\/strong\u003e is a colourful encrusting LPS coral grown for its contrasting colours and intricate pattern. \"Chalice\" is an aquarium trade term covering several different coral genera rather than one particular species, so named morphs such as Aztec Gem cannot reliably be identified to species from the trade name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChalices are particularly useful for bringing strong colour into the lower areas of a reef where many brighter-light corals would struggle. Once established, they gradually spread across the surrounding rockwork to form an increasingly impressive encrusting colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chalice coral – exact genus and species cannot reliably be determined from the trade name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate. Provide enough movement to keep debris from settling without continuously blasting the fleshy tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low Third\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial but not essential. Chalices obtain much of their energy through photosynthesis but will also capture small meaty foods and suitable coral foods. Occasional target feeding when the feeding tentacles are extended can encourage growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow plenty of space around the colony. Chalice corals can extend sweeper tentacles after dark and may sting neighbouring corals well beyond their daytime footprint. Stable alkalinity, calcium and magnesium support healthy skeletal growth. Acclimate gradually if moving the coral into substantially stronger lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Happy Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53627174289744,"sku":"THRC-0004","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thehappyreef.com\/products\/aztec-gem-chalice-78","provider":"The Happy Reef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}