Species: Echinophyllia spp.
Coral Type: LPS (Large Polyp Stony Coral) / Chalice Coral
WWC Tyree Fire Echino Chalice is a highly coveted chalice coral known for its intense coloration and dramatic, glowing contrast. It grows as a fleshy, encrusting to plating coral that spreads in thick, undulating sheets across rockwork. The “Fire” morph is especially prized for its vivid combination of deep red, orange, and fiery pink base tones contrasted with bright neon green or yellow “eyes” that appear to glow under actinic lighting.
As the colony expands, it develops overlapping plates and ridges that enhance its dimensional, molten appearance—making it a standout low-light centerpiece in reef aquariums.
Coral Type: LPS / Chalice Coral
Lighting: Low to Moderate (approximately 40–120 PAR) — prefers shaded or indirect light
Flow Rate: Low to Moderate; gentle, indirect flow helps protect its fleshy tissue and maintain clean surfaces
Food Requirements: Primarily photosynthetic through symbiotic zooxanthellae; benefits from occasional target feeding with fine particulate or meaty LPS foods such as mysis, Reef Roids, or similar blends
Aggression: Moderate; can extend sweeper tentacles, especially at night, so spacing from neighboring corals is recommended
Placement: Best placed on lower rockwork, ledges, or shaded areas where it can encrust and expand without strong light or direct competition
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.
