WYSIWYG - Red Chalice Echinopora | First Due Aquatic Rescue

WYSIWYG: Red Chalice Echinopora

A classic reef favorite with serious glow potential.

This Red Chalice Echinopora features a rich crimson base with subtle texture and potential for contrasting eyes or highlights as it matures. Known for its low, undulating growth and intense fluorescence under blues, this chalice is an ideal accent coral for low-light reef zones.

A great choice for collectors looking to add a bold splash of red with manageable care requirements.

Care Facts:

• Type: LPS (Echinopora sp. – Chalice Coral)

• Lighting: Low to moderate

• Flow: Low to moderate

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Aggression: Moderate (sweeper tentacles at night)

• Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate

• Placement: Low rockwork or sandbed

Placement Tips:

• Keep in shaded or low-PAR areas to preserve deep red coloration

• Allow space for growth and avoid close neighbors—may send sweepers

• Best viewed under actinics for maximum pop

Care Notes:

• Stable calcium and alkalinity are key for encrusting growth

• Benefits from occasional target feeding (Reef Roids, coral slurry)

• Watch for bleaching if placed in overly intense lighting