{"product_id":"acanthastrea-echinata-chalice-coral-pumpkin-spice","title":"Acanthastrea echinata – Chalice Coral \"Pumpkin Spice\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eEchinophyllia sp. – Chalice Coral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchinophyllia belongs to the so-called chalice corals. The term chalice is used by aquarists to describe plate-like growing LPS corals, found in several different genera such as Echinophyllia, Mycedium, and Oxypora. These corals form flat or wavy growths with distinct polyps on their surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchinophyllia corals are known for their striking color patterns and strong fluorescence under blue aquarium lighting. Color morphs vary widely and can include, for example, green, red, orange, purple, turquoise, and brown, as well as multi-colored combinations. The polyps, or so-called \"eyes\", often form contrasting spots on the coral's surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a reef aquarium, Echinophyllia typically thrives in the lower or middle sections of the tank, where lighting is low to moderate and flow is gentle. In good conditions, the coral grows slowly by spreading over the rock surface and eventually forms a larger coral colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eplate-like growing chalice-type LPS coral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edistinct polyps (\"eyes\") on the coral's surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estrong colors and fluorescence under blue lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egrows as a flat or slightly wavy plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eseveral different color morphs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacteristic Recommendation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifficulty easy – moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting low – moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlow low – moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement in aquarium lower – middle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth rate slow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood to know\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchinophyllia can extend sweeper tentacles, especially at night. These tentacles allow the coral to defend its space, so it's advisable to leave some room around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewell-suited for reef aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egenerally compatible with fish and invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ealso suitable for less illuminated areas in mixed reef aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Korallifarmi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54697794732355,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1864\/8365\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_a6f68ccc-e76c-470f-9420-954a2f67e044.jpg?v=1785678875","url":"https:\/\/korellifarmi.com\/en\/products\/acanthastrea-echinata-chalice-coral-pumpkin-spice","provider":"Korallifarmi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}