CC Cloudberries Chalice

(Echinophyllia, Oxypora, Mycedium spp.)

• Lighting: Low–moderate (50–120 PAR); colors can fade under overly intense light.

• Flow: Low–moderate; enough to keep detritus off without blasting tissue.

• Water Parameters:

  • Temp: 76–80°F

  • Salinity: 1.025–1.026

  • Alkalinity: 8–9.5 dKH

  • Calcium: 400–450 ppm

  • Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm

  • Nitrate: 2–15 ppm

  • Phosphate: 0.02–0.08 ppm

• Feeding: Photosynthetic but thrives with supplemental target feeding (mysis, brine, reef roids, coral foods). Feeding at night often yields best polyp extension.

• Placement: Lower rockwork or sandbed; prefers stable, shaded-to-moderate light zones. Needs room to encrust and spread.

• Aggression: High; strong sweeper tentacles at night can sting neighbors.

• Difficulty: Moderate; hardy but requires stability and space to thrive.