The Orange Creamsicle Chalice is a dazzling showpiece with electric green tissue and vibrant orange eyes. Its high-contrast color combo brings serious pop to any LPS collection.
Lighting:
🔆 Low to moderate (50–150 PAR)
Too much light may dull its vibrant colors—acclimate slowly if moving upward in the tank.
Flow:
🌊 Low to moderate
Ensure gentle, indirect flow to prevent tissue recession or detritus buildup.
Water Parameters:
Temp: 76–78°F
Salinity: 1.025
dKH: 8–9
Calcium: 420–450 ppm
Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate: 2–10 ppm
Phosphate: 0.02–0.08 ppm
Placement:
📍 Lower rockwork or sandbed
Chalices are encrusting—give space for growth and avoid aggressive neighbors.
Feeding:
🦐 Benefits from target feeding
Use reef roids or small meaty foods like mysis 1–2x per week to enhance color and growth.
Care Level:
✅ Moderate
Not difficult, but prefers stable parameters and gentle handling. Great for intermediate reefers.
📝 Note: Handle with care when fragging—some chalices have strong sweepers or can slime excessively under stress.
