Miami Hurricane Chalice

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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts: Care level: Easy–Moderate · Lighting: Low–Moderate · Flow: Low–Moderate · Feeding: Benefits from feeding

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WHY SHOULD I BUY THIS CORAL?
The Miami Hurricane Chalice Coral is one of the most iconic and recognisable chalice corals in the reef hobby. Famous for its vivid neon green base, fiery red to orange eyes, and contrasting blue or teal rims, this coral displays extreme fluorescence under blue lighting. Its bold, high‑contrast colour pattern and smooth encrusting growth form make it a standout feature coral, especially in lower‑light areas of LPS and mixed reef aquariums.

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CARE LEVEL
Easy–Moderate
Best suited to established reef systems with stable and well‑maintained water parameters.

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WATER REQUIREMENTS & GENERAL CARE

• Temperature: 24–27 °C
• Salinity: 1.024–1.026 (32–35 ppt)
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: 8–9 dKH
• Calcium: 400–450 ppm
• Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm
Stable parameters are essential to prevent tissue recession and to maintain intense coloration and steady growth.

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LIGHTING
• Low–Moderate
• PAR Range: 50–120 PAR

Lower to moderate lighting preserves the coral’s intense fluorescence and colour contrast. Excessive light may cause fading or stress; acclimate gradually.

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PLACEMENT
• Bottom / Lower rockwork

Place on stable rockwork or frag racks with room to encrust outward. Avoid placing too close to other chalices or aggressive LPS corals.

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FLOW
• Low–Moderate

Gentle, indirect flow helps keep the coral surface clean while allowing full tissue expansion without damage.

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FEEDING
• Photosynthetic: Benefit from feeding
Recommended feeding schedule:
• 1–2 times per week
Accepted foods:
• Reef roids or fine powdered coral foods
• Finely chopped mysis or brine shrimp
• Microplankton blends
• Liquid coral foods or amino acids

Supplemental feeding supports faster encrusting growth, thicker tissue, and enhanced colour intensity.

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COMPATIBILITY & BEHAVIOUR
• Temperament: Semi aggressive
• May extend short sweeper or feeding tentacles at night
• Requires spacing from neighbouring corals
• Avoid direct contact with other chalices and fleshy LPS

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Family: Lobophylliidae
• Origin: Indo‑Pacific
• Natural Habitat: Shaded reef slopes and lower reef structures
• Typical Depth Range: 5–30 m

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WHY WE RECOMMEND THIS CORAL
✔ Legendary neon green, red, and blue colour combination
✔ Extreme fluorescence under blue lighting
✔ Hardy chalice coral with manageable care requirements
✔ Perfect statement coral for lower‑light reef areas

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DISCLAIMER
• Coral appearance may vary under different lighting conditions
• Size and colour may differ slightly from stock images
• Ensure adequate spacing for encrusting growth
• All corals are supplied healthy and pest checked