Ultra Chalice Frag - Echinophyllia/Echinophora sp.

The corals pictured here are representative only and the piece you receive may vary in pattern, coloration and shape. Please contact a Livestock Mailorder representative at 877-367-4377 or livefish@thatpetplace.com for more information on current availability. Groupings are shown for representative purposes only; all corals and frags are sold individually.

Echinophyllia is a colorful coral with a heavy tissue matter over its skeleton, and is easy to maintain in a home aquarium. It is a hardy species that will grow in almost any type of light environment but will grow best and have the brightest colors under moderate to high lighting. Caution should be taken when placing Echinophyllia near other corals as it has long sweeper tentacles that may sting them. Echinophyllia can easily be fed meaty foods such as mysis or krill, but will only feed at night.

The closely related Echinopora is also known in the trade as Hedgehog Coral or Chalice Coral. Very high, intense lighting is needed to keep the colony healthy and to keep its color vibrant. Insufficient lighting can cause the color to change to a dull tan or olive-greenish color. Supplements of very small food items like phytoplankton, pastes, or rotifers can be added as well. Moderate flow is also required.