Overview
The Miami Hurricane Chalice coral (Echinophyllia) is a visually striking chalice coral known for its unique and vivid coloration reminiscent of a festive “Christmas-like” display. It thrives in lower to mid-levels of reef aquariums, offering both beauty and interesting structure through its plating or encrusting growth habit.
Colorization
This coral features a deep teal or emerald green base contrasted by neon orange or lava red mouths (oral disks), creating an eye-catching, vibrant palette that enhances reef aquariums with bold color contrasts.
Size
Typically, frag sizes range from 0.5 to 1 inch on frag plugs. The coral grows by plating or encrusting, forming thin, colorful shelves over rocks, which adds dimension and texture to your reef tank.
Lighting
The Miami Hurricane Chalice thrives under low to medium lighting conditions, ideally within PAR ranges of 50 to 120, making it versatile enough to be placed at various tank depths without risk of bleaching.
Water Flow
Preferentially maintained in low to medium water flow, this flow level allows the coral to extend its polyps comfortably while avoiding excessive agitation.
Feeding
This coral responds very well to targeted nighttime feedings, which promote enhanced growth and more intense coloration. Feeding with appropriate coral foods can significantly boost its health and vibrancy.
Aggressiveness
The Miami Hurricane Chalice displays moderately aggressive behavior, equipped with long sweeper tentacles used to deter neighboring corals. Adequate spacing is necessary to protect more delicate species.
Care Level
Suited for hobbyists with some experience, this coral requires moderate care including careful acclimation, regular monitoring of lighting and flow parameters, and cautious placement to avoid aggression issues within mixed reef tanks.
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