Ember Tide Chalice

Ember Tide Chalice is a striking red chalice coral with a hot pink to ember-red base, cool-toned blue-grey wash around the eyes, and layered ridges that create a tide-line effect across the colony. For reef keepers searching for a red chalice coral with more contrast than a flat monochrome piece, Ember Tide brings a strong mix of warmth, depth, and fluorescence. Coral Overview Ember Tide Chalice is an aquacultured chalice coral chosen for its saturated red-pink body colour and contrasting cooler tones around the raised eyes and folds. This combination gives the coral a molten, layered look that becomes especially noticeable under blue-heavy spectrum lighting. Its broad chalice growth form makes it a natural candidate for lower rockwork, open shelves, or isolated islands where the contours of the colony can develop without crowding. As it matures, the ridges and eye structure should become even more prominent, adding depth and movement to the overall presentation. Why Ember Tide Stands Out Hot pink to ember-red body colour with cooler eye-zone contrast Raised mouths and ridges that create a layered, high-detail surface Strong visual impact under actinic and blue-heavy lighting Broad encrusting-to-plating chalice growth that suits lower placement A great fit for reef keepers who want an aquacultured red chalice coral with more dimension than a standard single-tone morph Care Requirements Ember Tide Chalice does best in stable reef systems with gentle acclimation to both light and flow. Start low and avoid blasting the colony with intense direct light right away. Too much intensity can wash out colour or irritate tissue, while strong direct flow may prevent the coral from expanding comfortably. Lighting: Low to moderate Flow: Low to moderate, indirect Placement: Low to mid tank on a secure rock surface, ledge, or frag area Temperament: Aggressive toward nearby corals if given contact or nighttime reach Best practice: Leave open space around the colony and avoid repeated repositioning after placement Water Chemistry & Stability Like other chalice corals, Ember Tide usually performs best when the tank is stable and nutrients remain measurable rather than bottomed out. Consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, and nutrient availability support better long-term colour, tissue integrity, and growth. If you want to maintain the same core chemistry approach we use on our coral farm, see the HydroShock 3-Part Complete System and our overview of reef tank water parameters. Feeding & Nutrition Ember Tide Chalice is primarily photosynthetic, but supplemental nutrition can help support tissue health and steady growth in mature systems. Fine particulate foods, suspended planktonic foods, and a biologically active reef environment are typically a better fit than overfeeding larger foods. To support a more natural reef food web, read what we feed our corals or add Rhodomonas Live Phytoplankton - Coral Shots as part of a broader feeding routine. Placement Tips Ember Tide tends to show best when placed where the eye structure and surface contours are visible from the front and slightly above. An open lower ledge often brings out the contrast between the ember-red body and the cooler tones around the eyes. Avoid direct laminar flow and watch that detritus does not collect in the folds. Shipping & Buyer Confidence All livestock is packed with care for safe transit and temperature stability. For full delivery details, visit our shipping page. For post-delivery coverage and claim instructions, review our Arrive Alive Guarantee. Explore More If you are building a chalice-focused section of your reef, explore our broader LPS coral collection for additional lower-light showpieces and complementary colour contrasts.