{"product_id":"martian-fields-chalice-4","title":"Martian Fields Chalice (4)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMartian Fields Chalice Coral Care | The Happy Reef\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartian Fields Chalice\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking encrusting LPS coral grown for its contrasting colours and textured appearance. \"Chalice\" is a hobby trade term rather than a single type of coral and covers several different genera, so an exact species should not be assumed from the morph name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChalices are generally straightforward once established and make excellent colour pieces for the lower areas of a reef. Growth typically spreads outwards across the rockwork, eventually producing a much larger 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. Enough movement to prevent debris settling without constantly pushing against 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 accept 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 Give this coral some breathing room. Chalices can extend sweeper tentacles after dark and may sting neighbouring corals considerably further away than their daytime appearance suggests. Maintain stable alkalinity, calcium and magnesium, and acclimate the coral gradually to significantly stronger lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Happy Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53627170521424,"sku":"THRC-0002","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thehappyreef.com\/products\/martian-fields-chalice-4","provider":"The Happy Reef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}