Mauve Chalice

Mauve Chalice is an aquacultured LPS chalice coral with soft mauve-purple coloration and a broad encrusting-to-plating growth form. It is a good choice for reef keepers who want a lower-light coral with subtle colour, texture, and strong contrast under blue-heavy reef lighting. Coral Overview This chalice coral is best treated as a placement-focused LPS coral: give it a stable spot, avoid intense direct light, and leave room around the frag as it settles in. Its low, spreading growth makes it well suited to lower rockwork, open shelves, or an isolated frag area where the surface can develop without touching neighbouring corals. Why It Stands Out Mauve to purple-toned chalice coloration Low-profile encrusting-to-plating growth form Attractive under actinic and blue-heavy lighting Good fit for lower rockwork or open ledges Aquacultured coral grown in New Dawn Aquaculture systems Care Requirements Mauve Chalice does best in a stable reef aquarium with gentle acclimation to both light and flow. Start it lower in the tank and avoid blasting the coral with strong direct current. Chalice corals can be aggressive if they contact nearby corals, so give it open space as it grows. Lighting: Low to moderate Flow: Low to moderate, indirect Placement: Low to mid tank on secure rockwork, a ledge, or a frag area Temperament: Aggressive if allowed to touch nearby corals Care level: Best for reef keepers who can maintain stable parameters Water Chemistry & Stability Like other chalice corals, Mauve Chalice benefits from consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, and measurable nutrients. Avoid repeated moves once the coral has been placed, and watch for detritus collecting on the tissue or in low-flow pockets. For the same core chemistry approach used in our coral systems, see the Hydroshock 3-Part Complete System and our guide to reef tank water parameters. Feeding & Nutrition Mauve Chalice is primarily photosynthetic, but occasional fine coral foods and a healthy planktonic food web can support tissue health and steady growth. Feed lightly and avoid overfeeding, especially in smaller systems. To learn more about how we support coral nutrition in our farm systems, read Aquaculture Insights or explore Coral Shots live phytoplankton strains. Shipping & Buyer Confidence All livestock is packed with care for safe transit and temperature stability. For delivery details, visit our shipping page. For post-delivery coverage and claim instructions, review our Arrive Alive Guarantee. Explore More If you are building out a lower-light LPS section, explore our broader LPS coral collection for additional chalice, favia, and other complementary corals.