Coral ID please

[JasonM38401]

What coral is this? Thanks

 

[Dowtish]

A chalice of some kind. Are you wanting a hype name or the scientific?

 

[JasonM38401]

Scientific, I dont need a cool name for it. lol Im looking for care info

 

[ritter6788]

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/general-lps-discussion/82108-i-am-new-chalice-corals-give.html

 

[JasonM38401]

good info, thanks

 

[Dowtish]

This will help you ID all different types of chalices

The Pectiniidae family of calcifying coral contains six different genera commonly found in the trade. These genera include:
• Echinophyllia
• Echinopora (Though Faviid and not Pectiniid, it is included here because of similar morphology)
• Oxypora
• Mycedium
• Pectinia
• Physophyllia
• Echinomorpha

 

[JasonM38401]

So from what I see it needs "moderate lighting along with medium to strong water flow. Because of its lighting and waterflow requirements, keep this coral in the bottom to the middle of the aquarium?"

 

[gmoney243]

Depends on ur lighting. If u have t5 u can put anywhere really. MH or LED u need to start on bottom. Esp with leds chalices bleach easy

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[JasonM38401]

I have PC lights for now.