Hollywood Stunner Chalice (Echinophyllia sp.)
The Hollywood Stunner Chalice is a fast-growing LPS coral known for its bright green base and shimmering blue-green growth edges. It forms thin plates and effectively covers its substrate. The species is known for its long sweepers, so it needs plenty of space around it.
Features
• Bright green color and striking fluorescence
• Fast-growing plating chalice coral
• Easily grows over rock structures
• Long sweepers, especially at night
• Best suited for the lower or middle part of the aquarium
Care Instructions
Minimum Aquarium: 100 liters
Lighting: Low to moderate, approximately 50–150 PAR
Flow: Low to moderate, indirect flow
Temperature: 24–26 °C
Salinity: 1.024–1.026
Feeding: Benefits from small zooplankton and fine coral food, although it obtains most of its energy from photosynthetic symbiotic algae.
Compatibility: Leave at least 10–15 cm distance from other corals due to its long sweepers.
Additional Information
Scientific Name: Echinophyllia sp.
Finnish Name: Hollywood Stunner Chalice
Origin: Indo-Pacific region
Difficulty Level: Easy–Moderate