Species: Echinophyllia sp.
Coral Type: LPS Coral (Large Polyp Stony)
Physical Description: Space Invader Chalice is one of the most iconic and visually intense chalice corals, prized for its unmistakable neon patterning and high-contrast structure. It typically features a deep base coloration ranging from dark green to teal or bluish-black, overlaid with bright, alien-like fluorescent eyes that can appear neon green, electric blue, or glowing teal depending on lighting. These “eyes” are often surrounded by irregular, cratered ridges that give the colony a pitted, lunar-surface appearance. Under actinic and blue-spectrum lighting, the fluorescent centers intensify dramatically, creating a striking “alien invasion” effect that appears to pulse across the coral’s surface. As the colony grows, it encrusts slowly over rockwork, forming thick, fleshy plates with highly defined corallite structure.
Coral Type: LPS (Large Polyp Stony)
Lighting: Low to Moderate (approximately 50–150 PAR)
Flow Rate: Low to Moderate with gentle, indirect flow to prevent tissue damage and allow full polyp expansion
Food Requirements: Primarily photosynthetic but benefits from regular target feeding of meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, finely chopped seafood, or LPS coral foods
Aggression: Moderate to High; capable of extended sweeper tentacles and should be given significant space from neighboring corals
Substrate: Best placed on stable rockwork or lower reef ledges where it can encrust without contact from other corals
We maintain a rigorous, veterinarian-approved quarantine program that includes proactive treatments, careful observation, and daily monitoring to ensure the highest standards of coral and invertebrate health. Our biosecurity practices reduce the risk of any cross-contamination between systems, meaning all our livestock are ready for your display tanks.
