Space Invader Chalice (Mycedium sp.)
The Space Invader Chalice is a striking LPS coral, with strong yellow or orangish-yellow eyes standing out against its bright green tissue. The coral initially grows along the substrate and later forms a wide, plate-like growth.
Features
• Very intense green base color
• Yellow or orangish-yellow corallites or eyes
• Grows encrusting and later plate-like
• Best suited for the bottom or middle part of the aquarium
• Can harm corals placed too close
Care Instructions
Minimum Aquarium Size: 100 liters
Lighting: Low or medium, approximately 80–120 PAR
Flow: Low or medium, indirect flow
Temperature: 24–26 °C
Salinity: 1.024–1.026
Feeding: Obtains most of its energy from light. Growth can be supported with small zooplankton and fine coral food, especially in the evenings.
Compatibility: Leave growing space around the coral. Mycedium can use sweeping tentacles and harm nearby corals.
Additional Information
Scientific Name: Mycedium sp.
Finnish Name: Chalice coral
Family: Merulinidae
Origin: Indo-Pacific region
Difficulty Level: Medium