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A Golden Eye Chalice is a vibrant marine coral (often Oxypora sp.) known for its striking contrast of a red, purple, or blue base with bright, golden-yellow circular "eyes" (oral discs), forming plating or encrusting structures in reef tanks.

Prized for its fluorescence under blue lights, and requiring low-to-moderate light, gentle flow, and stable water parameters for its best display.

Appearance & Characteristics:

Color: Deep red, purple, or blue base with vivid yellow/gold mouths (eyes).

Growth: Forms plating or encrusting formations, often with bright yellow or green growth edges.

Fluorescence: Highly fluorescent, glowing intensely under actinic (blue) lighting, making it a showpiece coral.

Type: A Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral, though it can look similar to Small Polyp Stony (SPS) corals.

Care Requirements:

Lighting: Low to moderate (PAR 75-150); too much light causes bleaching, while moderate light enhances colour.

Flow: Low to moderate flow to prevent detritus buildup without disturbing polyps.

Placement: Lower in the tank or on rockwork where light and flow are reduced.

Temperament: Moderately aggressive, extending sweeper tentacles at night; needs space from other corals.

Feeding: Carnivorous, benefits from fine coral foods or micro-plankton.

Key Considerations

Variety: "Chalice coral" is a broad term for several genera (Oxypora, Echinopora, etc.), so care can vary slightly, requiring some experimentation.

Stability: Needs stable water chemistry (salinity, pH, alkalinity, calcium) for optimal health

Golden Eye Chalice

£85.00Price

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