Lava Chalice

The Lava Chalice is a high-contrast, “crustose” coral that looks like molten rock cooling in the deep ocean. It is famous for its dark, mottled base (often deep purple, charcoal, or forest green) punctuated by “eyes” (corallites) that glow in intense shades of fiery orange, red, or neon yellow. It is a slow-growing masterpiece that adds a rugged, “volcanic” texture to any reef display.

Coloration: Dark, basalt-like base with glowing “lava” orange or red eyes.
Growth Pattern: Encrusting or Plating (it will follow the contour of the rock or grow out into a shelf).
Lighting: Low to Moderate (PAR 75–150).
Water Flow: Low to Medium.
Feeding: Optional but recommended; extends tiny tentacles at night.
Aggressiveness: High (possesses long, invisible sweeper tentacles). Needs optimal space between corals.
Care Level: Moderate.

Sold as a frag on a 0.5 – 1 inch frag plug.